Age
18–35. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-DK
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Denmark 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
- 18–35Learn moreReferences: COMP-DK
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-DK
- Initial funds
- DKK 15,000 plus a return ticket, or DKK 20,000Learn moreReferences: COMP-DK
- Visa fee
- DKK 3,060Learn moreReferences: COMP-DK
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-DK
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-DK
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-DK
- Study
- Study up to 6 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-DK
- Work
- Up to 9 months total; no self-employmentLearn moreReferences: COMP-DK
South Korea →DenmarkWorking Holiday in Denmark 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-DK
Initial funds
DKK 15,000 plus a return ticket, or DKK 20,000. Keep living-funds evidence separate from return or departure costs. This is not a complete trip budget. Check the official checklist for the accepted bank evidence and its issue date.
References: COMP-DK
Visa fee
DKK 3,060. Visa or permit charges are separate from insurance, translations and provider costs. Check the authority’s payment instructions before paying.
References: COMP-DK
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-DK
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-DK
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-DK
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-DK
Insurance
Medical and hospital cover throughout the stay. An ordinary travel policy may not include every required item. Check exclusions, work-related cover and the start and end dates with the insurer.
References: COMP-DK
Documents and participation
Korean nationality and habitual residence; apply from Korea
References: COMP-DK
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check Korean nationality, habitual residence, filing from Korea and ages 18–35.
- Create the case order ID, pay SIRI’s fee and prepare WH 1.
- Submit the full passport and your financial and insurance evidence online or through the instructed office.
- Normally provide biometrics within 14 days after online filing and await the decision.
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
Use bank evidence under 30 days old in your name. Prepare DKK 15,000 and a return ticket, or DKK 20,000, and check separate mission charges.
- 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
- Check the permission’s actual entry and stay dates. KR-DK-18
- Put your name on the mailbox at your CPR-registered address. KR-DK-18
- Observe the 9-month total work limit and prohibition on self-employment. KR-DK-18
- Track study separately within the 6-month limit. KR-DK-18
Work
Up to 9 months total; no self-employment
Study
Study up to 6 months
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.
Study up to 6 months
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply while living abroad?
You must be Korean and habitually resident in Korea and apply from Korea.
References: KR-DK-18
Explore language courses →Is the 9-month work rule per employer?
The Korean instructions limit total employment, not each employer separately.
References: KR-DK-18
Are work and study limits the same?
No. Employment is 9 months total; study is up to 6 months.
References: KR-DK-18
What if the return ticket is earlier?
A return ticket used as financial evidence can shorten permission to that date.
References: KR-DK-18
Is online filing the last step?
Biometrics are normally required within 14 days. If an appointment is delayed, notify SIRI of the booked date.
References: KR-DK-18
Is the application free?
The Korean SIRI fee is DKK 3,060; mission charges may be additional.
References: KR-DK-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-DK · Denmark - KR 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.