Age
18–34
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Danish passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in South Korea for Danes (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.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–34Learn moreReferences: KR
- Length of stay
- Up to 1 yearLearn moreReferences: KR
- Initial funds
- DKK 17,000 plus departureLearn moreReferences: KR
- Visa fee
- DKK 630Learn moreReferences: KR
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR
- Study
- Up to 6 monthsLearn moreReferences: KR
- Work
- 9 months total; 25 hours weekly; 950 hours totalLearn moreReferences: KR
Denmark →South KoreaWorking Holiday in South Korea for Danes (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 1 year
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Initial funds
The page conflicts between DKK 10,000 and DKK 17,000 for departure. Without a ticket, prepare the higher additional amount and confirm the requirement.
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Visa fee
DKK 630
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Annual quota
The reviewed evidence does not establish an annual allocation for this passport. A missing number does not mean unlimited participation or remaining places.
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Application dates and timing
No annual application window is established by the reviewed evidence. Separate personal entry deadlines from filing dates and confirm attendance with the authority.
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Language
The reviewed checklist establishes no language-test score. Check document language and translations; self-assessment does not replace any official requirement.
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At least 13 months validity
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Insurance
Entire stay including treatment and repatriation
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Documents and participation
Habitual Danish residence; no previous H-1 entry
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Step 2
Apply through the official route
Use the passport-specific H-1 embassy checklist and confirm the current appointment route before filing. Preserve the recorded residence and financial conditions.
- Read the requirements for your passport.
- Use the passport-specific H-1 embassy checklist and confirm the current appointment route before filing. Preserve the recorded residence and financial conditions.
- Apply through the official route and pay the confirmed charge.
- Read the decision before booking travel.
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
Use the passport-specific H-1 embassy checklist and confirm the current appointment route before filing. Preserve the recorded residence and financial conditions.
- 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
- Register with the immigration office for your address within 90 days of entry. NDC-DK-KR-ARRIVAL
- 9 months total; 25 hours weekly; 950 hours total KR
- Up to 6 months KR
- Entire stay including treatment and repatriation KR
Work
9 months total; 25 hours weekly; 950 hours total
Study
Up to 6 months
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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.
Up to 6 months
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Frequently asked questions
Does the amount include departure?
The page conflicts between DKK 10,000 and DKK 17,000 for departure. Without a ticket, prepare the higher additional amount and confirm the requirement.
References: KR
Explore language courses →Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
KR · Korean Embassy Denmark - Danish H-1 checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.