Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-IS
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Iceland 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.
Japanese permits cannot be renewed. Do not apply the two-year provision for other nationalities to Japanese citizens.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: COMP-IS
- Length of stay
- Up to 1 year; Japanese citizens cannot renewLearn moreReferences: JP-IS-RIGHTS-18
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IS
- Visa fee
- No application fee for Japanese citizensLearn moreReferences: JP-IS-APPLY-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IS
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IS
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IS
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IS
- Work
- No additional work permit to change employerLearn moreReferences: JP-IS-RIGHTS-18
Japan →IcelandWorking Holiday in Iceland 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; Japanese citizens cannot renew
References: JP-IS-RIGHTS-18
Initial funds
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-IS
Visa fee
No application fee for Japanese citizens
References: JP-IS-APPLY-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: COMP-IS
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-IS
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-IS
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid at least 90 days beyond the permit
References: JP-IS-DOCUMENTS-18
Insurance
Align coverage with arrival and domicile registration. The instructions describe public coverage after 3 months of registration.
References: JP-IS-DOCUMENTS-18
Documents and participation
The criminal certificate must be under 12 months old and normally needs no legal authentication. Japanese documents need the specified translation.
References: JP-IS-APPLY-18 JP-IS-DOCUMENTS-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check the Japanese age condition and non-renewable permission.
- Prepare the original form, passport copy, criminal certificate, bank evidence and insurance.
- Send the paper application by mail or through the designated drop box; Japanese applicants are fee-exempt.
- Check approval instructions for domicile registration and the residence-card photograph and align insurance dates.
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
Use original bank-certified evidence and separately show a return ticket or funds. Distinguish the criminal-certificate authentication exemption from general rules for other original foreign documents.
- 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
Arrange domicile registration and the residence-card photograph. An absence exceeding 3 consecutive months can affect permission; check before extended travel.
Work
No additional work permit to change employer
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
Must Japanese applicants pay ISK 40,000?
The official application page exempts Japanese applicants.
References: JP-IS-APPLY-18
Explore language courses →Is the application online?
This programme uses a paper original, sent by mail or through the designated drop box.
References: JP-IS-APPLY-18
Is an apostille always required for the criminal certificate?
The programme normally waives legal authentication and requests a residence-country copy under 12 months old. Further originals may be requested.
References: JP-IS-DOCUMENTS-18
Is insurance simply for 3 months from arrival?
The period runs from legal domicile registration. Coordinate arrival, photography and registration when arranging cover.
References: JP-IS-DOCUMENTS-18
Can Japanese participants renew?
The official rights page excludes Japanese renewal, unlike the extension provisions for other nationalities.
References: JP-IS-RIGHTS-18
Does changing employer require another work permit?
The permit allows changing employer without another work-permit application.
References: JP-IS-RIGHTS-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-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 ↗2026-10-18 · 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.