Age
SIRI says at least 18 and no older than 31, differing from other official summaries. Applicants aged 31 are not automatically accepted or rejected.
References: JP-DK-18
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Denmark 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.
The English page includes age 31. Until its wording is reconciled with the agreement and other language guidance, this filter makes no age decision. Prepare by age 30 where possible; applicants aged 31 should confirm directly with SIRI.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- Official age wording differs; confirm directlyLearn moreReferences: JP-DK-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: JP-DK-18
- Initial funds
- DKK 15,000 plus a return ticket, or DKK 20,000Learn moreReferences: JP-DK-18
- Visa fee
- No processing feeLearn moreReferences: JP-DK-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-DK-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-DK-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-DK-18
- Study
- Danish language and culture coursesLearn moreReferences: JP-DK-18
- Work
- Up to 6 months total; no self-employmentLearn moreReferences: JP-DK-18
Japan →DenmarkWorking Holiday in Denmark for Japanese citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months. This is the programme’s maximum. Read your actual permission for its end date; passport and insurance validity are separate checks.
References: JP-DK-18
Initial funds
DKK 15,000 plus a return ticket, or DKK 20,000. Keep living-funds evidence separate from return or departure costs. This is not a complete trip budget. Check the official checklist for the accepted bank evidence and its issue date.
References: JP-DK-18
Visa fee
No processing fee. Visa or permit charges are separate from insurance, translations and provider costs. Check the authority’s payment instructions before paying.
References: JP-DK-18
Annual quota
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: JP-DK-18
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: JP-DK-18
Language
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: JP-DK-18
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid 3 months beyond permit expiry
References: JP-DK-18
Insurance
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: JP-DK-18
Documents and participation
Copy blank pages and both covers too. Bank evidence must be in your name, no more than 30 days old, with the same date for multiple statements.
References: JP-DK-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Resolve the age wording with SIRI and check Japanese nationality, Japan residence and first participation.
- Prepare every passport page and your own funds evidence and complete the WH1 online or paper application.
- Arrange and complete biometrics, normally within 14 days after an online application.
- Read the decision and check address registration and the residence-card delivery address after entry.
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
Parental accounts or support promises are not accepted substitutes. Prepare your own liquid funds and return travel, and check how an early return ticket can shorten the permit. Distinguish SIRI’s no-fee rule from additional mission costs.
- 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
Put your name on the mailbox at the CPR-registered address. Track total salary-reporting calendar months and do not work as self-employed. Check address-registration and other conditions for Danish lessons.
Work
Count calendar months in which salary is reported, regardless of the days or hours worked within that month.
Study
Danish language and culture courses
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.
Danish language and culture courses
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Frequently asked questions
What should an applicant aged 31 do?
Confirm directly because SIRI’s no-older-than-31 wording differs from other official limits. Age matching is withheld.
References: JP-DK-18
Explore language courses →Does a month with little work count?
A calendar month with employer-reported salary counts regardless of days or hours.
References: JP-DK-18
Can I use my parents’ account?
No. You need your own liquid funds; third-party support promises are not accepted.
References: JP-DK-18
What if my return ticket is earlier?
An earlier return ticket used as financial evidence can shorten the permit accordingly.
References: JP-DK-18
What follows online filing?
Normally biometrics within 14 days. If no appointment is available, SIRI explains how to notify it of the booked date.
References: JP-DK-18
What are SIRI’s fee and processing period?
No SIRI application fee. The page gives 3 months normally or 4 if further information is needed; check separate mission charges.
References: JP-DK-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-DK · 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.