Japanese passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in Hungary 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.

Age is assessed at residence-permit application or conversion. Distinguish the entry D visa from the residence permit and confirm both stages with the embassy if your birthday is close.

Key facts at a glance

Age: 18–30 at residence-permit application or conversionLearn moreReferences: JP-HU-TOKYO-18
Length of stay: Residence permit valid for 1 year from issuanceLearn moreReferences: JP-HU-TOKYO-18 JP-HU-OIF-18
Initial funds: Living, accommodation, healthcare and departure fundsLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU
Visa fee: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-HU-TOKYO-18
Annual quota: 200 per yearLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU-AGREEMENT-QUOTA
Application dates and timing: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU
Study: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU
Work: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

Tokyo specifies the residence-permit application or conversion stage, rather than the entry-visa application. This staged rule is excluded from the simple age filter.

References: JP-HU-TOKYO-18

Length of stay

This is distinct from the entry D visa, which the central authority describes as single entry, valid 3 months, allowing 30 days.

References: JP-HU-TOKYO-18 JP-HU-OIF-18

Initial funds

Prepare initial living, accommodation and healthcare funds, plus a return ticket or money to buy one. A numeric Japanese minimum remains unconfirmed; ask the receiving office what evidence it requires.

References: COMP-HU

Visa fee

Tokyo states that the residence permit is issued free. Confirm the current treatment of the entry-visa application and any separate charges with the receiving office.

References: JP-HU-TOKYO-18

Annual quota

200 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-HU-AGREEMENT-QUOTA

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-HU

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-HU

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Passport

Prepare for the central authority’s passport rule and check it alongside Tokyo’s stay and return instructions.

References: JP-HU-OIF-18

Insurance

Comprehensive healthcare cover. An ordinary travel policy may not include every required item. Check exclusions, work-related cover and the start and end dates with the insurer.

References: COMP-HU

Documents and participation

Tokyo requests accommodation for the first 1–2 weeks. Online form preparation does not waive personal identification or biometrics.

References: JP-HU-TOKYO-18 JP-HU-OIF-18

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Check age at residence-permit application or conversion and participation history; contact the Tokyo embassy before travel.
Prepare the instructed form through KonzinfoStart and obtain photos, police, accommodation, funds and insurance evidence.
Follow the embassy’s personal-filing instructions and obtain the entry visa before leaving Japan.
Complete residence-permit formalities within 30 days after entering Schengen and confirm delivery arrangements.

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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

The embassy recommends applying at least 2 months before departure. The numeric funds minimum is unconfirmed. Check passport, insurance, police certificate and accommodation for the first 1–2 weeks.

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

Do not treat the entry D visa as permission to stay for a year. Complete permit formalities within 30 days. The central authority normally delivers the card by post and explains alternatives when delivery is impossible.

Work

Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.

COMP-HU

Study

Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.

COMP-HU

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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

When is age assessed?

Tokyo specifies the residence-permit application or conversion stage, rather than the entry-visa application. Check the timing of both stages with the embassy if your birthday is close.

References: JP-HU-TOKYO-18

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Is the entry visa valid for a year?

The central authority describes a single-entry D visa valid 3 months with a 30-day stay. It is separate from the residence permit valid for 1 year from issuance.

References: JP-HU-TOKYO-18 JP-HU-OIF-18

Can everything be completed online?

KonzinfoStart form preparation is followed by the receiving office’s personal-identification and biometric instructions.

References: JP-HU-TOKYO-18 JP-HU-OIF-18

How much initial accommodation evidence is requested?

Tokyo requests accommodation evidence for the first 1–2 weeks.

References: JP-HU-TOKYO-18

Are all costs waived?

Tokyo states that the residence permit is issued free. Confirm the current treatment of the entry-visa application and any separate charges with the receiving office.

References: JP-HU-TOKYO-18

Can this residence permit be extended?

The central authority states that it cannot be extended and does not permit changing to another residence purpose within Hungary.

References: JP-HU-OIF-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-HU · Hungary - JP passport guidance

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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

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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

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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

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