South Korea working holiday visa for Portugal citizens

Working Holiday visa (H-1) · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026

The short answer

Portugal citizens aged 18–34 can get the Working Holiday visa (H-1) and live and work in South Korea for up to 12 months. Places: 200/yr. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–34

Duration

12 months

Cost

See official site

Quota

200/yr

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–34
Proof of funds + return ticket

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in South Korea

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Living in South Korea: costs & pay

The visa gets you in — this is whether it adds up. Real figures for South Korea, so you can weigh what you'll earn against what you'll spend.

Cost of living

Good value

Price level 62 · World Bank

Typical pay

10,320 KRW/hr

Minimum wage

Can I afford it? Calculator Compare cost of living

Other countries open to Portugal passports

Canada — ages 18–35, up to 12 months Uruguay — ages 18–35, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Argentina — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Peru — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

South Korea rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada United States