Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: JP-NO-INDEX-18
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Norway 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
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: JP-NO-INDEX-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: JP-NO-INDEX-18
- Initial funds
- NOK 46,464 for the first 3 months (NOK 15,488 monthly)Learn moreReferences: JP-NO-INDEX-18
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-NO-INDEX-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-NO-INDEX-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-NO-INDEX-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-NO-INDEX-18
- Study
- Study up to 3 monthsLearn moreReferences: JP-NO-INDEX-18
- Work
- Up to 6 months with the same employerLearn moreReferences: JP-NO-INDEX-18
Japan →NorwayWorking Holiday in Norway 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: JP-NO-INDEX-18
Initial funds
Show bank funds and/or a concrete offer of paid work. Do not use the older lower figure as the current threshold.
References: JP-NO-INDEX-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: JP-NO-INDEX-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: JP-NO-INDEX-18
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: JP-NO-INDEX-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: JP-NO-INDEX-18
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: JP-NO-INDEX-18
Insurance
Medical insurance valid for the entire stay
References: JP-NO-INDEX-18
Documents and participation
Permanent residence in Japan alone is insufficient. Obtain the personalised document list from your electronic application.
References: JP-NO-INDEX-18 JP-NO-CHECKLIST-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check Japanese citizenship, Japan residence and application age and select the Japanese UDI category.
- Use UDI’s electronic application and personalised checklist to prepare funds or a concrete paid-job offer, medical insurance and other evidence.
- Submit evidence using the receiving office, appointment and fee instructions generated for your application.
- After permission, check the actual entry and residence-card instructions and the work and study limits.
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 initial funds and insurance using the current UDI amount. Confirm charges and documents from your personalised list; other nationalities’ renewal periods and evidence do not establish your requirements.
- 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
Follow the permission’s entry and card instructions and record employer and study periods. Japanese Working Holiday permission is limited to 1 year total, including renewal of a shorter grant.
Work
Up to 6 months with the same employer
Study
A plan to study more than 3 months requires permission for study purposes.
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.
A plan to study more than 3 months requires permission for study purposes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Japanese permanent residence enough?
You need Japanese citizenship and must reside in Japan.
References: JP-NO-INDEX-18
Explore language courses →Must support be entirely bank funds?
The Japanese section accepts bank funds and/or a concrete offer of paid work.
References: JP-NO-INDEX-18
What is the current support amount?
NOK 15,488 monthly, or NOK 46,464 for the first 3 months. Check UDI’s amount when you submit rather than relying on older figures.
References: JP-NO-INDEX-18
Can I work for one employer for a year?
The same-employer limit is 6 months.
References: JP-NO-INDEX-18
Can I undertake long-term study?
A plan to study longer than 3 months requires study permission.
References: JP-NO-INDEX-18
Can I use the Australian 2-year rule?
No. UDI’s Japanese stay and renewal guidance limits permission to 1 year total.
References: JP-NO-INDEX-18 JP-NO-RENEW-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-NO · Norway - 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-NO-INDEX-18 · UDI - Japanese Working Holiday section
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
JP-NO-CHECKLIST-18 · UDI - personalised document checklists
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.