Age when applying
Ages 18–34
Inclusive when applying.
References: ARKR1
Argentina
South KoreaArgentine passport / practical guide
South Korea Working Holiday for Argentines (2026)
Plan your Working Holiday visa application for South Korea: review Argentina’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
South Korea at a glance
- Age when applying
- Ages 18–34Learn moreReferences: ARKR1
- Annual quota
- 200 per yearLearn moreReferences: ARKR1
- Application dates
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARKR1
- Language requirement
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARKR1
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: ARKR1
- Visa fee
- No visa feeLearn moreReferences: ARKR1
- Funds for your stay
- Minimum USD 3,000 + departureLearn moreReferences: ARKR1
- Passport and nationality
- Argentine passport: over 6 monthsLearn moreReferences: ARKR1
Source research for Argentine citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in South Korea for Argentines (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
Argentine passport: over 6 months
Over six months remaining validity; you must be in Argentina when applying.
References: ARKR1
Language requirement
Language evidence still needs confirmation. Korean can help daily life; it does not guarantee a job.
References: ARKR1
Explore Korean courses →Documents and previous participation
First participation and personal application
Prepare form, photo, Argentine police evidence for the last three years, declaration about other countries, funds, insurance and motivation letter. Bring originals and copies.
References: ARKR1
A last-minute deposit is insufficient
Bank evidence must cover the full required period. Keep it separate from departure costs and your actual travel budget.
References: ARKR1
Passport validity: clarify the difference
The Argentine embassy asks for more than six months of validity, while general WHIC guidance says one year. As precautionary preparation, aim for at least a year and confirm the applicable rule with the consulate; the general guidance is not treated as a verified Argentine requirement.
References: ARKR-NOTICE-18 ARKR-WHIC-18
Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills before travelling.
Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Step 2
Apply for the Working Holiday visa
Annual quota
200 per year
Annual allocation, not remaining places.
References: ARKR1
Application dates
Request an appointment under consular instructions; no next opening date is established here.
References: ARKR1
Visa fee
No visa fee
Budget separately for insurance, documents and travel.
References: ARKR1
How to prepare your application
Prepare scanned requirements for the official consular email and wait for an appointment. The personal interview and original/copy filing follow that email preparation.
- Read Argentina’s H-1 notice and gather identity, form, photo, character, funds, return travel, insurance and motivation evidence.
- Verify the official email and send scanned requirements to the consulate for an appointment; do not upload them here.
- Attend personally with originals and copies and complete the interview.
- Wait for the decision and check your H-1 entry deadline and conditions before booking.
The inspected notice gives no decision timeframe. Confirm with the consulate; appointment waiting time is additional. ARKR-NOTICE-18
Read official instructionsWe do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.
Step 3
If my visa is approved
Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
Entries and exits are allowed, subject to your visa conditions.
References: ARKR1
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
Minimum USD 3,000 + departure
Maintain the minimum throughout the last three complete months in your own accounts, with transaction and balance statements. Add a return reservation or extra funds for it.
References: ARKR1
Travel insurance
Minimum USD 30,000 cover
Medical and accident insurance for all twelve months, including hospitalisation and medical/death repatriation.
References: ARKR1
My preparation checklist
Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.
These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.
Step 5
Start my Working Holiday in South Korea
Work conditions
Up to 25 hours per week
WHIC lists no Argentine employment-period limit; the 25 hours per week still apply. Confirm permitted occupations with Justice.
References: ARKR-WHIC-18
Study during your trip
Korean-language courses; no separate month cap in the table
WHIC allows language study but excludes regular university degree courses. Immigration determines the precise conditions.
References: ARKR-WHIC-18
Explore Korean courses →Residence card for a long stay
For a stay exceeding 90 days, WHIC says to obtain a Residence Card through the local immigration office within 90 days of arrival. Confirm the appointment/documents with Immigration and keep your H-1 and insurance. The card does not remove work limits.
References: ARKR-ARRIVAL-18ARKR-WHIC-18
Your first days
- Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
- Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
- If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.
Compare other options for Argentines
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
Must funds be maintained for three months?
Yes. Argentina’s notice requires transactions and balance for three complete months in your own accounts.
References: ARKR1
Is departure included inUSD 3,000?
No. Provide a return reservation or additional funds to buy it.
References: ARKR1
Does no period limit mean unlimited work?
No. The general weekly maximum remains 25 hours.
References: ARKR-WHIC-18
Can I take a university degree?
WHIC excludes regular degrees from this language-study category. Check suitable permission if that is your purpose.
References: ARKR-WHIC-18
Does sending documents secure the visa?
No. Appointment, filing and interview remain; the authority decides.
References: ARKR1
When do I arrange the card?
WHIC says within 90 days of arrival for a long stay. Arrange it through Immigration.
References: ARKR-ARRIVAL-18
Authorities and guidance
Official contacts for preparing your trip
Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.
Korean consulate in Argentina
H-1 questions and appointments; verify instructions before sending documents.
Av. del Libertador 2395, C1425AAJ, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Official informationArgentine consular assistance
Use the official directory to locate the appropriate representation.
Official informationOfficial sources
Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.
Source research recorded on 18 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.