South Korea working holiday visa for Spain citizens

South Korea Working Holiday (H-1) · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Spain citizens aged 18–30 can get the South Korea Working Holiday (H-1) and live and work in South Korea for up to 12 months. It costs about Free. Places: 1,000 places/year. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

Free

Quota

1,000 places/year

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday
~€2,560 funds; €30,000 insurance

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.

Other countries open to Spain passports

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

South Korea rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada United States