Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-CZ
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Czechia for Japanese citizens (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
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
- Length of stay
- Up to 1 year from issuance; not extendableLearn moreReferences: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
- Visa fee
- No fee for the visa application itselfLearn moreReferences: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
- Annual quota
- 400 per yearLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ-OFFICIAL-AGREEMENT-TABLE
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
Japan →CzechiaWorking Holiday in Czechia for Japanese citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 1 year from issuance; not extendable
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Initial funds
The official CZK 46,950 figure is expressly dated 2024 and may change with subsistence rates. Confirm the current amount and separate return costs with the embassy.
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Visa fee
No fee for the visa application itself
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Annual quota
400 per year. This is an annual programme limit, not a count of remaining places or proof that applications are being accepted. Consult the authority before applying.
References: COMP-CZ-OFFICIAL-AGREEMENT-TABLE
Application dates and timing
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-CZ
Language
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-CZ
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid 3 months beyond the stay with 2 blank pages
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Insurance
The page contains an older EUR 60,000 paragraph and an addendum requiring at least EUR 400,000. Prepare the higher supported cover as a precaution and clarify insurer, translation and deductible conditions before issuance.
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Documents and participation
Prepare originals or certified copies and required Czech translations; ordinary copies and machine translation are insufficient.
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Request an appointment by the embassy’s instructed email process and check age at filing.
- Prepare passport, photos, bank evidence, card copy, declaration and English motivation.
- Provide required Czech translations and originals or certified copies and file personally.
- After approval, provide the instructed insurance evidence before visa affixing and check validity from issuance.
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
Clarify the dated funds amount and insurance discrepancy. Current instructions accept the specified criminal-history declaration. Check the 180-day issue limit for supporting documents and translations.
- 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
Japanese holders may work without a work permit. The visa runs from issuance and cannot be extended or issued again; check its actual dates.
Work
The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.
Study
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
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.
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CZK 46,950 the current amount?
The official CZK 46,950 figure is expressly dated 2024 and may change with subsistence rates. Confirm the current amount and separate return costs with the embassy.
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Explore language courses →Are the insurance amounts consistent?
The page contains an older EUR 60,000 paragraph and an addendum requiring at least EUR 400,000. Prepare the higher supported cover as a precaution and clarify insurer, translation and deductible conditions before issuance.
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Must insurance be provided at filing?
These instructions request insurance evidence after approval and before visa affixing, rather than at initial filing.
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Must I obtain a police certificate?
The Japanese page currently accepts its specified criminal-history declaration. Check the latest receiving-office instructions.
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Are ordinary copies sufficient?
Originals or certified copies are required, with the instructed Czech translations for funds, insurance and declaration evidence.
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
Does the year start on entry?
The Japanese page states up to 1 year from issuance. Plan around the dates on the visa.
References: JP-CZ-TOKYO-18
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.
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 ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.