Age
18–34
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Portugal passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in South Korea for Portuguese 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
- 18–34Learn moreReferences: PT-KR
- Length of stay
- Up to one yearLearn moreReferences: PT-KR-18
- Initial funds
- At least KRW 3,000,000 + returnLearn moreReferences: PT-KR-18
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: PT-KR
- Annual quota
- 200 annuallyLearn moreReferences: PT-KR
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: PT-KR
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: PT-KR
- Study
- Language courses, not regular degreesLearn moreReferences: PT-KR-18
- Work
- General 25-hour weekly ruleLearn moreReferences: PT-KR-18
Portugal →South KoreaWorking Holiday in South Korea for Portuguese citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
WHIC describes the general one-year stay. Check validity and entry conditions on the actual Portuguese grant.
References: PT-KR-18
Initial funds
Initial resources are separate from a return ticket or money to buy one; confirm accepted evidence in Lisbon.
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Visa fee
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
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Annual quota
200 annually
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Application dates and timing
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
References: PT-KR
Language
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
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General WHIC instructions require at least one year validity; confirm the current Lisbon checklist.
References: PT-KR-18
Insurance
WHIC requires full-stay health insurance and gives minimum coverage of KRW 40,000,000. Confirm the policy accepted by the mission.
References: PT-KR-18
Documents and participation
WHIC requires application and grant in the country of nationality. Confirm the current detailed Lisbon checklist with the mission, including documents, appointment and fee.
References: PT-KR-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Use Korea’s mission in Portugal for application and grant in the country of nationality. WHIC confirms ages 18–34 and 200 annually; confirm the current document list, fee and appointment with the mission.
- Check age 18–34 in Portugal’s row, first participation and holiday as the main purpose.
- Prepare passport, plan, KRW 3,000,000 initial funds plus return and insurance with at least KRW 40,000,000 coverage.
- Obtain the current mission checklist in Portugal, including requested medical, police and education documents, fee and appointment.
- File through the confirmed channel and read the grant; plan the residence card within 90 days after arrival.
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
No total-period cap on work or language courses does not mean unlimited hours or access to degree study. Separate initial resources from return travel and confirm full-stay insurance.
- 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
For long-term residence or work, obtain a residence card at local immigration within 90 days of arrival. Check permitted occupations and the general 25-hour weekly rule before accepting work.
Work
Portugal’s row does not cap the total employment period, but the general 25-hour weekly rule and occupational restrictions remain. Canada’s exemption is not transferred.
Study
Portugal’s row has no language-course duration cap; this does not authorise regular university degree courses.
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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.
Portugal’s row has no language-course duration cap; this does not authorise regular university degree courses.
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Frequently asked questions
What age applies to Portuguese passports?
WHIC lists 18–34 for Portugal in the 2026/27 table. Confirm the individual cutoff with the mission; do not use the generic 18–30 limit to exclude Portuguese applicants.
References: PT-KR-18
Explore language courses →Where do I submit documents?
In the country of nationality under the general instructions. Confirm the current document list, fee, appointment and filing channel directly with the mission.
References: PT-KR-18
Can I work unlimited hours?
No. Portugal’s row has no total employment-period cap, but the general 25-hour weekly rule and prohibited jobs remain.
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Can I take a regular degree?
The no-cap wording concerns language courses. Regular degree courses need a separate permission assessment.
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What funds and insurance should I prepare?
KRW 3,000,000 initially plus separate return and full-stay health insurance with at least KRW 40,000,000 coverage. Confirm documents with the mission.
References: PT-KR-18
What should I do after arrival?
Obtain a residence card at local immigration within 90 days of arrival for a long stay. The annual 200 cap does not establish remaining places or current opening.
References: PT-KR-18 KR-ARRIVAL-18
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
ORIGIN · Portugal MNE - youth mobility reference
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
PT-KR · South Korea - PT passport instructions
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
PT-KR-18 · WHIC · Portuguese 2026/27 conditions
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.