Age
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-IE
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Ireland 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 current Japanese application checklist has not been reconfirmed. Do not treat earlier dates or the 2024 document as current intake, fees or conditions; confirm with the official Tokyo contact.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IE
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-IE
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-IE-HISTORICAL-18
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IE
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IE
- Application dates and timing
- Two application rounds in 2026Learn moreReferences: COMP-IE
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IE
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IE
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-IE
Japan →IrelandWorking Holiday in Ireland 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: COMP-IE
Initial funds
The older 2024 official document gives JPY 500,000, but the current Japanese threshold is not confirmed. Obtain the current official checklist.
References: JP-IE-HISTORICAL-18
Visa fee
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-IE
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-IE
Application dates and timing
The 2026 rounds were 15 January–6 February and 15–31 July, each with its own travel period. Do not roll these dates into another year.
References: COMP-IE
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-IE
Explore language courses →Passport
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-IE
Insurance
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-IE
Documents and participation
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-IE
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Confirm the applicable year, age and current checklist with the official Tokyo contact.
- Use the designated current-year registration or application form and follow the initial assessment instructions.
- If provisionally approved, submit passport, funds, insurance and other evidence under the current instructions.
- Obtain formal authorisation and confirm its travel period and post-arrival registration.
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 2024 document describes registered post after provisional approval, an English CV and diploma. Confirm the current checklist and recipient before sending an original passport under older instructions.
- 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
Authorisation and a passport do not guarantee admission. Confirm the issued permission’s dates and long-stay registration with the authority.
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 this the current complete checklist?
No. The current Japan-specific checklist is unconfirmed; older official evidence is distinguished from unresolved points.
References: COMP-IE
Explore language courses →Can I rely on the 2024 funds amount?
The official document then gave JPY 500,000, which is not confirmed here as the current amount.
References: JP-IE-HISTORICAL-18
Should I immediately post my original passport?
Even the older document places this after provisional approval. Confirm the current recipient and instructions first.
References: JP-IE-HISTORICAL-18
Do earlier application dates repeat next year?
Not necessarily. A dated year’s schedule must not be rolled into the next year.
References: COMP-IE
Can I substitute ordinary visitor-visa instructions?
No. Obtain the Japanese Working Holiday Authorisation checklist from the designated office.
References: COMP-IE
When should I buy tickets and insurance?
Proceed after checking the current approval and issuance stages and their conditions; the current purchase stage is not established here.
References: COMP-IE
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-IE · Ireland - 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.