Age
Age is assessed when applying. Allow time for appointments and documents before your birthday.
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Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Germany 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
- 18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: JP-DE-18
- Length of stay
- At least 3 months, up to 365 daysLearn moreReferences: JP-DE-18
- Initial funds
- EUR 2,000 for 1 year; double with only a one-way ticketLearn moreReferences: JP-DE-18
- Visa fee
- Official FAQ states no application feeLearn moreReferences: JP-DE-FAQ-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-DE-18
- Application dates and timing
- Apply within 3 months before travel and at least 2 weeks before departureLearn moreReferences: JP-DE-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-DE-18
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-DE-18
- Work
- The same employer is permitted throughout the stayLearn moreReferences: JP-DE-18
Japan →GermanyWorking Holiday in Germany for Japanese citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
At least 3 months, up to 365 days
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Initial funds
For 1 year, show EUR 2,000; the amount doubles with only a one-way ticket. Provide the past 3 months’ records, updated or printed the day before application, showing the account holder.
References: JP-DE-18
Visa fee
The older-dated official FAQ states no application fee. Confirm the current treatment and separate postal or other costs when booking.
References: JP-DE-FAQ-18
Annual quota
Not confirmed in this research. Check with the authority before booking or applying.
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Application dates and timing
Apply within 3 months before travel and at least 2 weeks before departure
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Language
Not confirmed in this research. Check with the authority before booking or applying.
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Explore language courses →Passport
Valid at least 3 months beyond visa expiry
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Insurance
The checklist also requires pregnancy cover for women.
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Documents and participation
Use A4 originals and copies in the specified order without staples or sticky notes. Provide the addressed Letter Pack Plus for passport return.
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Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check first participation, age and holiday purpose and book the responsible office.
- Prepare VIDEX, declarations, confirmation, CV and motivation with A4 documents in the required order.
- Update banking records the day before and attend personally with funds, insurance and travel evidence.
- Check the passport and permission returned by post and carry funds and insurance evidence for 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
Prepare account history and holder details plus motivation and CV in English or German. Check dental, applicable pregnancy and liability cover, and distinguish the return-ticket and one-way-ticket funds rules.
- 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
Carry funds and insurance evidence and check the permission. Japanese guidance permits the same employer throughout the stay, while holiday remains primary and pre-arranged contracts or internships have separate visa instructions.
Work
Holiday must remain primary. Au pair work is excluded; the page says an internship or pre-arranged employment contract requires a work visa instead.
Study
Not confirmed in this research. Check with the 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 confirmed in this research. Check with the authority before booking or applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a 3-month employer limit?
The Japanese guidance permits the same employer throughout the stay. Other passports’ limits do not apply automatically.
References: JP-DE-18
Explore language courses →Is EUR 2,000 enough with a one-way ticket?
The 1-year figure is EUR 2,000, but the required evidence doubles with only a one-way ticket.
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When should I prepare banking evidence?
Provide 3 months’ history, updated or printed the day before application.
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Is medical insurance alone enough?
The checklist requires full-stay medical cover including dental and applicable pregnancy cover, plus travel liability insurance.
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Can I use this for a pre-arranged internship?
The Japanese page directs internships or pre-arranged employment contracts to a work visa. Confirm the correct category before committing.
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Can I collect my passport at the counter?
The Japan page specifies postal return only, using an addressed Letter Pack Plus.
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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.
DE · 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-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.