Age
You must be an Italian citizen residing in Italy when applying, before turning 31.
References: JP-IT
Italian passport / Working Holiday
Japan Working Holiday for Italian citizens (2026)
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Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: JP-IT
- Length of stay
- Up to 1 yearLearn moreReferences: JP-IT
- Initial funds
- At least EUR 1,800 + return travelLearn moreReferences: JP-IT
- Visa fee
- Visa issued free under the agreementLearn moreReferences: JP-FREE
- Annual quota
- 500 annually in MOFALearn moreReferences: JP-MOFA
- Application dates and timing
- Enter within 3 months of issueLearn moreReferences: JP-IT
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-IT
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-IT
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: JP-IT JP-MOFA
Italy →JapanJapan Working Holiday for Italian citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
The main purpose is a holiday. Changing immigration status during the stay is not permitted under these conditions.
References: JP-IT
Initial funds
For one person: at least EUR 1,800 for initial expenses. For couples applying jointly, at least EUR 2,700. Also hold a return ticket or approximately EUR 2,000 extra to buy it. Do not copy Paris embassy figures.
References: JP-IT
Visa fee
Italy’s ministry describes free issuance by both parties. Confirm ancillary costs with the Japanese mission; translations, insurance and travel remain separate.
References: JP-FREE
Annual quota
Japan’s Foreign Ministry table lists 500 for Italy. This is an annual allocation, not evidence of remaining places or current acceptance.
References: JP-MOFA
Application dates and timing
Time the application around travel and the entry deadline. Italy’s programme began on 1 April 2026; that historical date does not establish current availability.
References: JP-IT
Language
The consulted Italian checklist gives no mandatory Japanese score. This does not waive school admission requirements or the language skills needed for a job.
References: JP-IT
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For a planned nine-month stay, the source requires at least twelve months of passport validity.
References: JP-IT
Insurance
The source allows a written commitment to join national health insurance after arrival or insurance valid throughout the stay. Check documents and cover before travel.
References: JP-IT
Documents and participation
A previous Japanese Working Holiday visa obtained through another passport prevents another participation. The source requires good health and no criminal record.
References: JP-IT
Step 2
Apply for the visa
- Check residence in Italy, passport and previous participations; prepare the personal file.
- For Rome, email the documents to the official consular address in the source with your name in the subject, and wait for a reply. Check the mission responsible for your residence.
- Book and obtain email confirmation of the appointment before filing at the embassy; emailing alone does not complete the application.
- After issue, enter within three months and arrange insurance, address and arrival formalities.
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
Learn Japanese for housing, transport and interviews. Confirm the permitted study duration before buying a course.
Personal application file
Prepare the form, recent photo, CV, activity plan, reasons and the last three months of bank statements in your name. Follow the Japanese mission responsible for your residence.
References: JP-IT
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
A personal planning aid. Nothing is sent, and it does not assess visa eligibility.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Within 14 days of moving, register your address with the responsible municipality and join national health insurance. The guide requires separate cover for excluded risks such as medical repatriation. The visa is single-entry: check special re-entry permission before leaving and returning.
Work
Work supplements travel funds and must not be the main purpose. Adult-entertainment premises and other listed activities are prohibited. Do not transfer Italy’s incoming six-month restriction to travel to Japan.
Study
The consulted Japanese mission’s Italian guide establishes no numerical course limit. Confirm before payment; do not transfer New Zealand/Korean limits or claim that a degree is authorized.
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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.
The consulted Japanese mission’s Italian guide establishes no numerical course limit. Confirm before payment; do not transfer New Zealand/Korean limits or claim that a degree is authorized.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use another passport to participate again?
No. A previous Japanese Working Holiday counts even if obtained under another citizenship.
References: JP-IT
Explore language courses →When must I enter?
Within three months of issue. Permitted stay and the first-entry deadline are different periods.
References: JP-IT
How do I submit the file in Rome?
First email the file as instructed in the source, then obtain an email-confirmed appointment for filing. Arriving without confirmation is insufficient.
References: JP-IT
Does 500 mean places remain?
Japan’s Foreign Ministry table lists 500 for Italy. This is an annual allocation, not evidence of remaining places or current acceptance.
References: JP-MOFA
Can I use the visa mainly to work?
Work supplements travel funds and must not be the main purpose. Adult-entertainment premises and other listed activities are prohibited. Do not transfer Italy’s incoming six-month restriction to travel to Japan.
Does free visa issuance cover the whole trip?
Italy’s ministry describes free issuance by both parties. Confirm ancillary costs with the Japanese mission; translations, insurance and travel remain separate.
References: JP-FREE
Is a study limit confirmed?
The consulted Japanese mission’s Italian guide establishes no numerical course limit. Confirm before payment; do not transfer New Zealand/Korean limits or claim that a degree is authorized.
References: JP-IT
Contacts and consular assistance
For requirements and your application, use the issuing authority’s official contact channels. For assistance to Italian citizens abroad, find the responsible office in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic and consular directory. An Italian consulate does not decide the host country’s visa.
Find the Italian embassy or consulate ↗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.
JP-IT · Ambasciata del Giappone in Italia · Vacanza-Lavoro
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JP-MOFA · Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Working Holiday
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JP-FREE · Italian Labour Ministry · Japan agreement ratification
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