Oceania
Australia
Age: 18–30 years
JapanJapanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday visas for Japanese citizens (2026)
Compare age limits, stay lengths and preparation funds for your passport before choosing a destination.
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Every destination in the official partner directory has a local research page. Unconfirmed conditions are marked clearly; an agreement does not guarantee current application availability.
JapanWorking Holiday visas for Japanese citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Destinations
Destinations
Oceania
New Zealand
Age: 18–30 years
Americas
Canada
Age: 18–30 years
Europe
United Kingdom
Age: 18–30 years
Asia
Hong Kong
Age: 18–30 years
Asia
Taiwan
Age: 18–30 years
Europe
France
Age: From 18 until the day before turning 31
Europe
Germany
Age: 18–30 years
Asia
South Korea
Age: Normally 18–25; ages 26–30 require reasons
Europe
Ireland
Age: To be confirmed
Europe
Denmark
Age: Official age wording differs; confirm directly
Europe
Norway
Age: 18–30
Europe
Portugal
Age: To be confirmed
Europe
Poland
Age: 18–30
Europe
Slovakia
Age: 18–30 years
Europe
Austria
Age: 18–30
Europe
Hungary
Age: 18–30 at residence-permit application or conversion
Europe
Spain
Age: 18–30
Americas
Argentina
Age: 18–30 on the consular interview date
Americas
Chile
Age: 18–30
Europe
Iceland
Age: 18–30
Europe
Czechia
Age: 18–30
Europe
Lithuania
Age: The government programme description gives ages 18–30
Europe
Sweden
Age: 18–30
Europe
Estonia
Age: 18–30
Europe
Netherlands
Age: 18–30
Americas
Uruguay
Age: The bilateral announcement gives ages 18–30
Europe
Finland
Age: 18–30
Europe
Latvia
Age: 18–30
Europe
Luxembourg
Age: 18–30
Europe
Malta
Age: 18–30
Europe
Italy
Age: 18–30
Directory coverage and agreement updates
All 32 partners in Japan’s April 2026 directory have individual pages. Unresolved age conditions remain uncertain in the filter.
Brazil’s treaty registry records a Japan agreement effective 24 July 2026. It is not added to matching until Japanese-passport application instructions are established.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to more than one country?
Each destination has a separate programme. Participation elsewhere does not automatically prevent another application; check each authority’s previous-participation and residence rules.
Explore language courses →Does a missing search result mean I cannot go?
The filter compares age and region. Unresolved conditions need direct confirmation; Finland for Korean citizens is excluded until its application route is established.
Does meeting the age limit establish eligibility?
No. Nationality, residence, funds, insurance, previous participation and other conditions still matter. The filter does not make a visa decision.
Official sources
Source check dates are listed individually below. Rules may change after a check; always confirm current requirements with the official government authority.
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU · Australia - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA · Canada - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
GB · United Kingdom - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
GBO · UK Youth Mobility: overview
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
HK · Hong Kong - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
NZ · New Zealand - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
TW · Taiwan - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
ORIGIN · 日本国外務省 / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
FR · France-Visas - Young travellers
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
DE · ドイツ外務省 - ワーキングホリデー・ビザ
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-IE · Ireland - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-DK · Denmark - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-PT · Portugal - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-PT-PARTNER-DIRECTORY · Portugal - Partner directory
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-PL · Poland - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-AT · Austria - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-AT-GENERAL-ELIGIBILITY · Austria - General eligibility
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-HU · Hungary - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-HU-AGREEMENT-QUOTA · Hungary - Agreement quota
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-ES · Spain - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-AR · Argentina - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-CL · Chile - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-CL-JAPANESE-APPLICANTS-IN-CHILE · Chile - Japanese applicants in Chile
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-CZ · Czechia - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-CZ-OFFICIAL-AGREEMENT-TABLE · Czechia - Official agreement table
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-SE · Sweden - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-NL · Netherlands - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-FI · Finland - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-LV · Latvia - JP passport guidance
Latvia official gazette · Japan Working Holiday agreement (original publication) ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-LU · Luxembourg - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-IT · Italy - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-KR · South Korea - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-KR-EMBASSY-PROCEDURE-UPDATE · South Korea - Embassy procedure update
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-NO · Norway - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-SK · Slovakia - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-IS · Iceland - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-IS-PERMIT-RIGHTS · Iceland - Permit rights
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-LT · Lithuania - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-EE · Estonia - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-UY · Uruguay - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-MT · Malta - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-MT-2026-CHECKLIST · Malta - 2026 checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-BRAZIL · Brazil–Japan treaty registry: application route still to establish
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-PT-BILATERAL-ARRANGEMENTS · Portugal - Bilateral arrangements
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-NZ-18 · New Zealand - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-CA-18 · Canada - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-GB-18 · United Kingdom - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-HK-18 · Hong Kong - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-TW-18 · Taiwan - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-GB-OVERVIEW-18 · UK - Youth Mobility overview
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-GB-DOCS-18 · UK - Youth Mobility documents
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-CA-APPLY-18 · IRCC - IEC work permit application
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-CA-ARRIVAL-18 · IRCC - IEC arrival
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-CA-POLICE-18 · IRCC - Japan police certificate exception
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-AU-FILING-18 · Australian Embassy Japan - visa FAQ
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-FR-18 · France-Visas - Young travellers
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-DE-18 · ドイツ外務省 - ワーキングホリデー・ビザ
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-DK-18 · Denmark - JP passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-FR-FILING-18 · France-Visas - filing in Japan
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-FR-PLEDGE-18 · French Embassy Japan - Working Holiday undertaking
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-FR-FORM-18 · French Embassy Japan - Working Holiday form
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-NO-INDEX-18 · UDI - Japanese Working Holiday section
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-NO-CHECKLIST-18 · UDI - personalised document checklists
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-NO-RENEW-18 · UDI - renewal periods
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-IE-HISTORICAL-18 · Ireland - older Japan application instructions
Ireland Embassy in Japan · application instructions (English PDF) ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-PT-ARRANGEMENT-18 · Japan MOFA - Portugal bilateral arrangements
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-DE-FAQ-18 · German missions Japan - visa FAQ
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-AT-18 · Austria: Japanese Working Holiday application
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-PL-18 · Poland in Japan: national visa applications
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-PL-CHECKLIST-18 · Poland: Working Holiday checklist for Japanese applicants
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-SK-18 · Slovakia: Japanese participation increased to twice
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-SK-MINISTRY-18 · Slovak Labour Ministry: youth mobility agreements
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-HU-TOKYO-18 · Hungary in Tokyo: Working Holiday visa
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-HU-OIF-18 · Hungary: temporary residence permit
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-AR-TOKYO-18 · Argentina in Japan: Japanese Working Holiday checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-AR-EN-18 · Argentina in Japan: English programme and quota
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-AR-ES-18 · Argentina in Japan: Spanish programme page
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-ES-FILING-18 · Spain in Tokyo: Japanese Working Holiday filing instructions
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-ES-DECLARATION-18 · Spain in Tokyo: Working Holiday undertaking
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-KR-PROCEDURE-18 · Korea in Tokyo: revised H-1 application procedure
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-KR-CONTACT-18 · Korea in Tokyo: H-1 enquiry contact change
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-CL-SERMIG-18 · Chile: international-agreement residence permits
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-CL-TOKYO-18 · Chile in Japan: Japanese programme conditions
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-IS-APPLY-18 · Iceland: Working Holiday application
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-IS-DOCUMENTS-18 · Iceland: Working Holiday supporting documents
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-IS-RIGHTS-18 · Iceland: Working Holiday rights
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-CZ-TOKYO-18 · Czechia in Tokyo: Japanese Working Holiday
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-LT-VISA-18 · Lithuania in Tokyo: national Working Holiday visa
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-LT-MINISTRY-18 · Lithuanian Interior Ministry: Japan youth programme
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-SE-18 · Sweden: Working Holiday residence permit
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-EE-TOKYO-18 · Estonia in Tokyo: Japanese Working Holiday terms
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-NL-18 · Netherlands IND: Japanese Working Holiday process
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-UY-FILING-18 · Uruguay: Japanese applicant and arrival checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-UY-AGREEMENT-18 · Uruguay: Japan bilateral programme announcement
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-FI-18 · Finland Migri: Japanese Working Holiday conditions
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-FI-FUNDS-18 · Finland Migri: 2026 Working Holiday funds
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-FI-TREATY-18 · Finland–Japan Working Holiday treaty 52/2023
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-LV-TOKYO-18 · Latvia in Japan: Japanese Working Holiday checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-LV-PMLP-18 · Latvia PMLP: young citizens of Japan
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-LU-TOKYO-18 · Luxembourg in Tokyo: Japanese Working Holiday
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-LU-MINISTRY-18 · Luxembourg Ministry: Japanese Working Holiday checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-MT-18 · Malta Identità: Japanese Working Holiday application
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-MT-CHECKLIST-18 · Malta: Working Holiday requirements version1.0
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-IT-OSAKA-18 · Italy Osaka: Japanese Working Holiday checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.