Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-IT
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Italy 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.
Funds and document details follow Osaka’s Japanese checklist. Confirm Tokyo/Osaka jurisdiction by residence and use your receiving office’s current version.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Initial funds
- EUR 10,400 for 1 year plus a return ticket or funds for itLearn moreReferences: JP-IT-OSAKA-18
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Application dates and timing
- Personal filing from 6 months to 15 days before departureLearn moreReferences: JP-IT-OSAKA-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
Japan →ItalyWorking Holiday in Italy 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-IT
Initial funds
If the return flight is not purchased, Osaka’s checklist requires its cost separately. Provide 6 months of original bank records and copies; online printouts also need a bank-issued balance certificate. A guarantor is an alternative with separate documentary requirements.
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-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-IT
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-IT
Application dates and timing
Personal filing from 6 months to 15 days before departure
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-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: COMP-IT
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid 3 months beyond visa expiry with 2 blank pages
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-18
Insurance
Full-stay Schengen insurance of at least EUR 30,000
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-18
Documents and participation
Japan residence, first participation; residence certificate under 1 week old and photo
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check Tokyo/Osaka jurisdiction by residence and follow Prenot@mi appointment instructions.
- Prepare the D visa form, photo, passport copies, recent residence certificate and financial history.
- Provide flights, the first week’s accommodation and full-stay insurance and file personally.
- Await issuance and return of the retained passport and check permission 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
These details follow Osaka’s checklist. Confirm Tokyo’s requirements if it is the competent office and allow for the passport being held. A guarantor requires relationship, identity, employment and bank evidence.
- 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 visa, funds and insurance evidence and confirm arrival residence formalities. Visa issuance alone does not establish that all local steps are complete.
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
Where do I book?
Tokyo’s announcement directs Prenot@mi to the Tokyo or Osaka office according to residence.
References: JP-IT-LAUNCH-18
Explore language courses →What funds are required?
Osaka’s checklist gives EUR 10,400 for 1 year plus return fare if unpurchased.
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-18
Are online bank printouts enough?
A bank-issued balance certificate is also requested, with 6 months of history.
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-18
How recent must the residence certificate be?
Osaka specifies issue within 1 week.
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-18
Must I book the entire stay?
Osaka’s checklist requires at least the first week.
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-18
Can I use my passport during processing?
The checklist states that the passport is held during processing. Discuss other travel before booking.
References: JP-IT-OSAKA-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-IT · Italy - 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.
JP-IT-OSAKA-18 · Italy Osaka: Japanese Working Holiday checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.