Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-AT-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CONDITIONS
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Austria for Korean 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: COMP-AT-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CONDITIONS
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CONDITIONS
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR15-AT-KOREA
- Visa fee
- EUR 195Learn moreReferences: KR15-AT-KOREA
- Annual quota
- 300 per yearLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CONDITIONS
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-AT
South Korea →AustriaWorking Holiday in Austria for Korean 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-AT-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CONDITIONS
Initial funds
Sufficient initial living funds and a separate departure ticket or purchase funds are required. The Korean section sets no numerical minimum balance.
References: KR15-AT-KOREA
Visa fee
The Korean-national section gives EUR 195 for Visa D–WHP stays over 90 days. Insurance, documents and travel are separate.
References: KR15-AT-KOREA
Annual quota
300 per year. This is an annual programme limit, not a count of remaining places or proof that applications are being accepted. Consult the authority before applying.
References: COMP-AT-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CONDITIONS
Application dates and timing
An annual opening or closing date was not established in the reviewed evidence. Consular appointments and individual visa entry deadlines are separate; confirm current filing instructions.
References: COMP-AT
Language
No programme language-test score was established from the reviewed checklist. Document-language and translation requirements are different from a test; check the receiving office’s individual list.
References: COMP-AT
Explore language courses →Passport
A Korean passport must remain valid at least three months after the requested visa’s final validity date.
References: KR15-AT-KOREA
Insurance
Health, accident and travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover is required throughout the stay.
References: KR15-AT-KOREA
Documents and participation
First participation; no accompanying dependants
References: COMP-AT
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Apply for a national visa at the Austrian embassy in Seoul. Exceptions are the Ljubljana and Bratislava embassies and Munich consulate-general; confirm competence and appointments with the receiving mission.
- Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
- Apply for a national visa at the Austrian embassy in Seoul. Exceptions are the Ljubljana and Bratislava embassies and Munich consulate-general; confirm competence and appointments with the receiving mission.
- Prepare the requested funds, insurance, passport and other evidence; submit through the designated channel.
- Respond to further evidence requests. After approval, check validity, entry deadlines and work 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
Sufficient initial living funds and a separate departure ticket or purchase funds are required. The Korean section sets no numerical minimum balance. Health, accident and travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover is required throughout the stay.
- 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
- Read entry and stay dates and authorised activities on the visa and carry original evidence. KR15-AT-KOREA
- Maintain health, accident and travel cover throughout the stay. KR15-AT-KOREA
- Keep departure travel or separate purchase funds distinct from initial living money. KR15-AT-KOREA
- Confirm local follow-up procedures such as address registration with the mission. This Korean checklist alone does not establish a separate arrival deadline. KR15-AT-KOREA
Work
The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.
Study
A numerical course-duration limit was not established in the reviewed Korean-passport evidence. Confirm permitted activity before enrolling and do not import another agreement’s study period.
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 numerical course-duration limit was not established in the reviewed Korean-passport evidence. Confirm permitted activity before enrolling and do not import another agreement’s study period.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I prepare living and departure funds?
Sufficient initial living funds and a separate departure ticket or purchase funds are required. The Korean section sets no numerical minimum balance.
References: KR15-AT-KOREA
Explore language courses →What insurance and duration should I prepare?
Health, accident and travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover is required throughout the stay.
References: KR15-AT-KOREA
What passport validity and evidence are needed?
A Korean passport must remain valid at least three months after the requested visa’s final validity date.
References: KR15-AT-KOREA
Which documents and participation history should I check?
First participation; no accompanying dependants
References: COMP-AT
What work restrictions apply?
The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.
References: COMP-AT
Which application route should I use?
Apply for a national visa at the Austrian embassy in Seoul. Exceptions are the Ljubljana and Bratislava embassies and Munich consulate-general; confirm competence and appointments with the receiving mission.
References: KR15-AT-KOREA
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-AT · Austria - KR passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-AT-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CONDITIONS · Austria - Korean outbound conditions
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.