Age
The Canadian checklist applies age at issuance, not only application. Current Canadian residence is required.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Canadian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in South Korea for Canadians (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Consular details come from official indexed text because direct retrieval failed. Ottawa and Vancouver do not replace your jurisdiction’s checklist; no incoming-Canada allocation or availability is reused.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35 at visa issuanceLearn moreReferences: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
- Length of stay
- Up to 24 months per participationLearn moreReferences: KR-CA
- Initial funds
- About CAD 3,400 initially + travelLearn moreReferences: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
- Visa fee
- Ottawa: CAD 121.50Learn moreReferences: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-CA
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-CA
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-CA
- Study
- Korean-language course; degree needs suitable statusLearn moreReferences: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
- Work
- 40 hours/week; 2080/yearLearn moreReferences: CA-KR-MOBILITY-20261018
Canada →South KoreaWorking Holiday in South Korea for Canadians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
The Canadian arrangement allows two participations of up to 24 months each. The work ceiling is 40 hours per week; regulated occupations remain separate.
References: KR-CA
Initial funds
Stamped statement supports approximately CAD 3,400 for the first three months; round-trip itinerary is separate. This approximate amount is not a two-year total budget.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Visa fee
Indexed embassy charge, cash or money order; confirm the responsible office’s current charge and payment method.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Annual quota
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: KR-CA
Application dates and timing
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: KR-CA
Language
Not confirmed in this Canadian-passport research. Consult the official checklist; this does not mean no requirement applies.
References: KR-CA
Explore language courses →Passport
Original and copy required; confirm validity appropriate to the intended stay. Six months does not guarantee 24-month permission.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Insurance
At least KRW 40,000,000 for full-stay treatment and repatriation; one-year insurance can limit permission to one year. NHIS does not replace repatriation cover.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Documents and participation
Ottawa lists form, photo, signed plan, CV, studies, recent fingerprint RCMP and medical evidence; confirm document validity and jurisdiction.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Obtain the H-1 checklist for your Canadian consular jurisdiction; Ottawa requires in-person attendance and a printed form.
- Check 18–35 at issuance and Canadian residence; select H-1, separate from professional categories.
- Gather the office’s current dossier, full insurance, funds and itinerary without buying tickets.
- Follow the printed-form instructions and attend the responsible office with confirmed payment.
- Await approval before buying flights; check granted duration against insurance.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Arrange full intended-stay cover of at least KRW 40 million for treatment and repatriation. Separate initial support and travel funds; confirm the responsible office’s medical and RCMP documents.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
For a stay over 90 days, register with immigration within 90 days of entry; report a changed address within 14 days. Check registration card, duration and work limits.
Work
The Canadian announcement distinguishes this limit from other passports’25 hours. Permitted activities and regulated occupations need their own checks.
Study
The checklist distinguishes Korean-language courses from degree study requiring D-2. No numeric course-duration limit is established here.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
The checklist distinguishes Korean-language courses from degree study requiring D-2. No numeric course-duration limit is established here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is age assessed only at application?
The Canadian checklist says 18–35 at issuance; allow processing time.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Explore language courses →Does one-year cover allow two years?
The checklist warns that one-year cover can shorten the visa to one year.
References: CA-KR-VANCOUVER-20261018
Does CAD 3,400 fund two years?
No: approximate guidance for three initial months, with travel separate.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Is the limit 25 hours weekly?
The Canadian arrangement permits 40 hours/week and 2080/year; check permitted activities.
References: CA-KR-MOBILITY-20261018
When must I register?
For over 90 days, within 90 days after entry; new address within 14 days.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Can I pursue a degree?
The checklist requires D-2 student status for degree study separate from Korean courses.
References: CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018
Official sources
Each source retains its own check date. Governments can change requirements at any time; check the official government pages before applying.
2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
KR-CA · IRCC - Canadian passport: South Korea
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
KR-ISSUER · South Korea - official destination guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA-KR-OTTAWA-20261018 · Korea Embassy Canada H1 checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA-KR-VANCOUVER-20261018 · Korea Vancouver Canadian H1 checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.