Age
The embassy states 18–34 and warns about effects of the year change. Confirm the actual age calculation before a final possible application.
References: KR-DE
German passport / Working Holiday
South Korea Working Holiday for German citizens (2026)
Compare destinations, check requirements for your passport and prepare your next trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–34 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: KR-DE
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
- Initial funds
- WHIC general reserve: KRW 3,000,000 + returnLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
- Study
- Language courses · no extra duration in the tableLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
- Work
- WHIC general rule: up to 25 hours weeklyLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
Germany →South KoreaSouth Korea Working Holiday for German citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
Read entry deadlines and stay conditions in the decision. One year does not automatically allow an extension.
References: KR-WHIC
Initial funds
This is WHIC’s general figure. The responsible mission may require additional or more specific evidence.
References: KR-WHIC
Visa fee
Korea Working Holiday Info Center · General Information: Confirm the payable fee before payment.
References: KR-WHIC
Annual quota
Korea Working Holiday Info Center · General Information: Annual allocation not established; this says nothing about remaining places.
References: KR-WHIC
Application dates and timing
Korea Working Holiday Info Center · General Information: No dated application window established; check the current authority instructions.
References: KR-WHIC
Language
Korea Working Holiday Info Center · General Information: No formal language test established in the consulted programme instructions; taking a course does not establish visa eligibility.
References: KR-WHIC
Explore language courses →Passport
Confirm the general WHIC instruction against the current German filing checklist.
References: KR-WHIC
Insurance
General WHIC checklist; ask the German filing office about additional requirements.
References: KR-WHIC
Documents and participation
WHIC also lists criminal, medical and education evidence; do not treat this as a final Germany-specific checklist without filing-office confirmation.
References: KR-WHIC
Step 2
Apply for the visa
- Read the Korean mission’s Germany rules and check age and filing location.
- Confirm the responsible consulate or application centre before sending documents.
- Prepare travel plans, return travel, insurance, financial evidence and requested certificates.
- Confirm work and study conditions with the responsible authority.
Step 3
After approval
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
Prepare your trip
Compare Korean language courses and distinguish them from regular degree study.
- 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
Keep passport, visa, insurance and requested evidence available on arrival. Confirm local registration and employment administration separately.
Work
The Germany table gives no additional total employment-duration limit. That does not cancel the published weekly-hours limit. Confirm actual visa conditions.
Study
This is not authorization for regular degree study. WHIC distinguishes language courses from student visas.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills for the 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.
This is not authorization for regular degree study. WHIC distinguishes language courses from student visas.
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Frequently asked questions
When is age assessed?
18–34 inclusive. The embassy states 18–34 and warns about effects of the year change. Confirm the actual age calculation before a final possible application.
References: KR-DE
Explore language courses →What evidence do I need beyond my travel budget?
WHIC general reserve: KRW 3,000,000 + return. This is WHIC’s general figure. The responsible mission may require additional or more specific evidence.
References: KR-WHIC
Which work limit applies to this passport?
WHIC general rule: up to 25 hours weekly. The Germany table gives no additional total employment-duration limit. That does not cancel the published weekly-hours limit. Confirm actual visa conditions.
References: KR-WHIC
Can I include a language course?
Language courses · no extra duration in the table. This is not authorization for regular degree study. WHIC distinguishes language courses from student visas.
References: KR-WHIC
Which documents should I prepare first?
Travel plan, funds evidence and current checklist. WHIC also lists criminal, medical and education evidence; do not treat this as a final Germany-specific checklist without filing-office confirmation.
References: KR-WHIC
Which deadlines must I distinguish?
Korea Working Holiday Info Center · General Information: No dated application window established; check the current authority instructions.
References: KR-WHIC
Official sources
Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.
Source checked on 2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
KR-WHIC · Korea Working Holiday Info Center · General Information
Read the official instructions ↗Source checked on 2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.