Japan working holiday visa.

32 passports can apply. See the age limit, how long you can stay, the cost and the places for each one. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.

Working Holiday visa

32 passports can apply

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Age when you apply: 18 to 3018 to 25 for Canada, South Korea and Ireland, or up to 30 if both governments agree.
Stay: Set by passportJapan does not list one length for every passport. See your passport below.
Cost: Set by passportNot listed on Japan's main page. Free for Australians.
Places: Set by passportEach country has a yearly cap. Some have no cap.
Savings needed: Enough money for the start of your stay, plus a ticket home or the money for one.
Where to apply: The Japanese embassy or consulate in your country. You must live there when you apply.

You must apply in your own country, not while you travel.
Some passports can now go twice in a lifetime.
Work in bars, clubs and gambling venues is not allowed.

Checked 7 Oct 2026

Who can apply

Passports that can apply.

Your passport sets your age limit, how long you can stay and how many places there are.

Passport	Age	Stay	Places	Cost	Notes
Argentina	18 to 30	See source	400 a year	See source
Australia	18 to 30	See source	No cap	Free	Free. Once only. Must live in Australia. Source
Austria	18 to 30	12 months	200 a year	See source	Can go twice.
Canada	18 to 25	2 years	6,283 a year	See source	Up to 30 if both governments agree.
Chile	18 to 30	See source	200 a year	See source
Czechia	18 to 30	See source	400 a year	See source
Denmark	18 to 30	12 months	No cap	See source	Can go twice.
Estonia	18 to 30	See source	100 a year	See source
Finland	18 to 30	See source	200 a year	See source
France	18 to 30	See source	1,800 a year	See source
Germany	18 to 30	12 months	No cap	See source	Can go twice.
Hong Kong	18 to 30	See source	1,500 a year	See source
Hungary	18 to 30	See source	200 a year	See source
Iceland	18 to 30	See source	30 a year	See source
Ireland	18 to 25	12 months	800 a year	See source	Up to 30 if both governments agree. Can go twice.
Italy	18 to 30	See source	500 a year	See source	New in 2026.
Latvia	18 to 30	See source	100 a year	See source
Lithuania	18 to 30	See source	100 a year	See source
Luxembourg	18 to 30	See source	100 a year	See source
Malta	18 to 30	See source	100 a year	See source	New in 2026.
Netherlands	18 to 30	See source	200 a year	See source
New Zealand	18 to 30	12 months	No cap	See source	Can go twice.
Norway	18 to 30	See source	No cap	See source
Poland	18 to 30	See source	500 a year	See source
Portugal	18 to 30	See source	No cap	See source
Slovakia	18 to 30	12 months	400 a year	See source	Can go twice.
South Korea	18 to 25	12 months	10,000 a year	See source	Up to 30 if both governments agree. Can go twice.
Spain	18 to 30	See source	700 a year	See source
Sweden	18 to 30	See source	No cap	See source
Taiwan	18 to 30	12 months	10,000 a year	See source	Can go twice.
United Kingdom	18 to 30	2 years	6,000 a year	See source
Uruguay	18 to 30	See source	100 a year	See source

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FAQ

Common questions.

Who can get a Japan working holiday visa?

Citizens of 32 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and Uruguay.

What is the age limit?

You must be 18 to 30 when you apply. For Canada, Ireland and South Korea, the upper limit is 25.

How long can I stay?

Up to set by passport. Japan does not list one length for every passport. See your passport below.

How much does it cost?

There is no single published fee. Not listed on Japan's main page. Free for Australians.

Sources

Japan: Working Holiday visa (mofa.go.jp)
Japan: Working Holiday visa for Australia (au.emb-japan.go.jp)

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.

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