Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-CZ
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Czechia 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-CZ
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
- Visa fee
- CZK 2,500Learn moreReferences: KR15-CZ-IPC
- Annual quota
- 300 per calendar yearLearn moreReferences: KR15-CZ-IPC
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-CZ
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: KR15-CZ-IPC
South Korea →CzechiaWorking Holiday in Czechia 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-CZ
Initial funds
The numerical bank balance and accepted evidence format for Korean applicants were not established. Plan living and departure costs separately, and confirm amounts and certificate dates in the mission’s current list.
References: COMP-CZ
Visa fee
The consular charge is CZK 2,500; confirm local-currency or card-payment instructions with the mission.
References: KR15-CZ-IPC
Annual quota
Korean nationals have a limit of 300 issued visas per calendar year. This is not remaining places.
References: KR15-CZ-IPC
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-CZ
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-CZ
Explore language courses →Passport
Passport validity must exceed the intended stay. Do not import extra months from another nationality’s section.
References: KR15-CZ-IPC
Insurance
All insured risks, amounts and duration for this Korean-passport route were not established. Obtain the personal checklist before purchase rather than substituting another visa’s policy.
References: COMP-CZ
Documents and participation
Prepare the printed signed form, passport, return ticket or purchase funds, living-funds evidence, no-criminal-record statement and comprehensive medical insurance.
References: KR15-CZ-IPC
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Book with the Czech embassy in Seoul and file printed signed documents in person. Completing an online form does not replace personal submission.
- Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
- Book with the Czech embassy in Seoul and file printed signed documents in person. Completing an online form does not replace personal submission.
- 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
The numerical bank balance and accepted evidence format for Korean applicants were not established. Plan living and departure costs separately, and confirm amounts and certificate dates in the mission’s current list. All insured risks, amounts and duration for this Korean-passport route were not established. Obtain the personal checklist before purchase rather than substituting another visa’s policy.
- 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 visa, insurance, departure and funds evidence at entry and read actual residence dates. KR15-CZ-IPC
- Confirm post-entry foreigner registration and whether accommodation reports for you with the competent Foreign Police. KR15-CZ-IPC
- Work incidentally during permit validity and check employment conditions. KR15-CZ-IPC
- Permission is at most one year and cannot be repeated or extended; plan departure. KR15-CZ-IPC
Work
You have free labour-market access throughout valid permission, while work must remain secondary to the holiday.
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?
The numerical bank balance and accepted evidence format for Korean applicants were not established. Plan living and departure costs separately, and confirm amounts and certificate dates in the mission’s current list.
References: COMP-CZ
Explore language courses →What insurance and duration should I prepare?
All insured risks, amounts and duration for this Korean-passport route were not established. Obtain the personal checklist before purchase rather than substituting another visa’s policy.
References: COMP-CZ
What passport validity and evidence are needed?
Passport validity must exceed the intended stay. Do not import extra months from another nationality’s section.
References: KR15-CZ-IPC
Which documents and participation history should I check?
Prepare the printed signed form, passport, return ticket or purchase funds, living-funds evidence, no-criminal-record statement and comprehensive medical insurance.
References: KR15-CZ-IPC
What work restrictions apply?
You have free labour-market access throughout valid permission, while work must remain secondary to the holiday.
References: KR15-CZ-IPC
Which application route should I use?
Book with the Czech embassy in Seoul and file printed signed documents in person. Completing an online form does not replace personal submission.
References: KR15-CZ-IPC
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-CZ · Czechia - 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-CZ-BILATERAL-CONDITIONS · Czechia - Bilateral conditions
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.