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🇯🇵 Japan

Working Holiday Visa

Japan has working holiday agreements with 29 countries including Australia, Canada, UK, France, Germany, and South Korea. Age limit typically 18-30 (some countries 18-25). Valid for 1 year, non-extendable. Allows full work rights but employment should be secondary to travel. Must have sufficient funds (typically ¥200,000-250,000) and return ticket or funds to purchase. Popular for gap years and cultural exchange. Apply through Japanese embassy in home country - no COE required.

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Processing Time

1-2 weeks at embassy

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Cost

Free for most countries

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Duration

1 year, non-renewable

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Work Rights

Full work rights, travel primary purpose

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Citizen of participating country
  • 2Age 18-30 (some countries 18-25)
  • 3No dependents accompanying
  • 4Sufficient funds (¥200,000-250,000)
  • 5Return ticket or funds to purchase
  • 6Health insurance
  • 7No previous working holiday in Japan

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