Age
The age limit applies when applying. Also check residence and previous participation.
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Dutch passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Japan for Dutch citizens (2026)
Compare destinations for your Dutch passport. Check the requirements and prepare your application before booking.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: JP-NL
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: JP-NL
- Initial funds
- EUR 3,800 one-way /EUR 1,800 return reservationLearn moreReferences: JP-NL
- Visa fee
- No visa fee according to the reviewed pageLearn moreReferences: JP-NL
- Annual quota
- 200 percalendar yearLearn moreReferences: JP-NL
- Application dates and timing
- Announced:4 January 2027Learn moreReferences: JP-NL
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-NL
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-NL
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: JP-NL
the Netherlands →JapanWorking Holiday in Japan for Dutch citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
Your visa or permit sets your permitted stay. An application is not permission to travel.
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Initial funds
The embassy requires at least EUR 3,800 with a one-way reservation or EUR 1,800 with a return reservation. A confirmed reservation is required; purchasing the ticket is not.
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Visa fee
No visa fee according to the reviewed page
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Annual quota
200 percalendar year
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Application dates and timing
The embassy announces 4 January 2027 as the start of 2027 applications. This does not guarantee a place. Enter Japan within three months of visa issue.
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Language
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
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Insurance
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
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Documents and participation
Prepare a CV, itinerary, at least oneA 4 page of motivation, photo, passport, bank statement, flight reservation and Japanese health-insurance pledge. Documents must be in English or Japanese.
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Step 2
Apply for the visa
Apply personally at Japan’s embassy in the Netherlands with documents in English or Japanese. A confirmed flight reservation is required, not a purchased ticket; check the dated round announcement.
- Check Dutch residence, age and first participation, and read the notice for your intended year.
- Prepare passport, form, photo, CV, activity plan and at least one fullA 4 page of motivation.
- Add flight reservation, recent bank evidence in your name and the insurance pledge; submit personally as instructed.
- Wait for the decision and check separate entry and stay dates before committing travel expenses.
Step 3
After approval
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
Prepare your trip
With a one-way reservation, the embassy lists EUR 3,800; with return reservation, EUR 1,800. Motivation must fill at least oneA 4 page, and the activity plan must not use “unknown” placeholders.
- 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
The embassy requires anNHI pledge. Before travel,confirm actual health-insurance enrolment and municipal arrival registration with the Japanese authority; this Dutch source does not establish the precise registration deadline.
Work
The primary purpose must be a holiday, not full-time employment or an internship. Work in adult entertainment and gambling establishments is prohibited.
Study
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
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Prepare the language 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.
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Must I reside in the Netherlands?
Yes, when applying. A previous grant excludes a new participation.
Must I purchase a ticket?
No, but you need a confirmed reservation. Funds depend on one-way or return arrangements.
Do I need a Japanese guarantor?
No. If you have no guarantor or inviter, you can leave those fields blank.
Does 4 January 2027 guarantee availability?
No. It is a dated announced start, not a live places counter or guarantee.
Can the trip mainly be employment or internship?
No. The purpose is holiday; the embassy excludes primarily employment, internship and academic enrolment.
Official sources
Research includes source checks from 16 and 18 October 2026; check current requirements with the official government authority.
JP-NL · Japanese Embassy in the Netherlands - Working Holiday
Source checked: 2026-10-16
Read the official instructions ↗NL-JP-18 · Japanese Embassy · Dutch filing and checklist
Source checked: 2026-10-18
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