Age
18–30 years
References: JP-SK-MINISTRY-18
Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Slovakia 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 programme and repeat-participation amendment are confirmed, but the current Japanese application checklist is not. Confirm fees, funds, insurance and appointments with the embassy before preparing an application.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: JP-SK-MINISTRY-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-SK
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-SK
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-SK
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-SK
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-SK
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-SK
- Study
- Short language and cultural coursesLearn moreReferences: JP-SK-MINISTRY-18
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-SK JP-SK-MINISTRY-18
Japan →SlovakiaWorking Holiday in Slovakia 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-SK
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-SK
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-SK
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-SK
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-SK
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-SK
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-SK
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-SK
Documents and participation
The official 2025 amendment increased repeat participation. The current checklist, filing channel and conditions for each participation still require embassy confirmation.
References: JP-SK-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check the Japanese programme for ages 18–30 and your participation history.
- Ask the embassy for the current Japanese checklist and filing channel.
- Confirm the required funds, insurance, passport and documents and obtain formal submission instructions.
- Travel after checking the issued permission’s duration, entry, work and study conditions.
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
Do not build an application from the old announcement alone. Confirm repeat-participation conditions, each permission’s validity and financial and insurance evidence before paying costs.
- 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 your permission and embassy instructions and confirm local registration and employment formalities. The precise limit for short courses remains unconfirmed.
Work
The official 2016 announcement describes work without a work permit. Confirm current employment conditions and individual procedures with the authority.
Study
A numeric course-duration limit is not established by the materials read.
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 numeric course-duration limit is not established by the materials read.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Japanese nationals participate again?
The Slovak authority’s February 2025 notice explains an amendment allowing Japanese nationals 2 participations. Confirm the conditions for each with the embassy.
References: JP-SK-18
Explore language courses →Is the current application checklist established?
It is not established in this research. Distinguish the programme announcement from filing instructions and obtain the current embassy checklist.
References: JP-SK-MINISTRY-18
What is confirmed about a work permit?
The official 2016 announcement describes work without a work permit. Confirm current employment conditions and individual procedures with the authority.
References: COMP-SK JP-SK-MINISTRY-18
What funds and insurance are required?
The current Japanese amounts and insurance terms are unconfirmed. Ask the embassy rather than using another nationality’s figures.
References: JP-SK-MINISTRY-18
Can I take courses?
The Labour Ministry describes short language and cultural courses, but this material does not establish a numeric month limit.
References: JP-SK-MINISTRY-18
Is the annual quota confirmed?
The materials read do not establish the current annual quota. Confirm with the receiving authority; a quota for travel to Japan is not a substitute.
References: JP-SK-MINISTRY-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-SK · Slovakia - 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-SK-18 · Slovakia: Japanese participation increased to twice
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.