South Korean passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in Germany 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: 18–34 yearsLearn moreReferences: DE
Length of stay: Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: DE
Initial funds: EUR 3,500 baseline; conditional reductionsLearn moreReferences: DE
Visa fee: EUR 75, payable in KRWLearn moreReferences: DE
Annual quota: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: DE
Application dates and timing: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: DE
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: DE
Study: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: DE
Work: Holiday jobs to supplement travel fundsLearn moreReferences: DE

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

Age is assessed when applying. Allow time for appointments and documents before your birthday.

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Length of stay

Up to 12 months

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Initial funds

The baseline is EUR 3,500. Evidence of a return ticket or payment for the first three months’ accommodation can reduce it by EUR 1,000 for each condition. Do not assume a reduction before meeting the evidence conditions.

References: DE

Visa fee

Converted at the application-day exchange rate; non-refundable on refusal or withdrawal.

References: DE

Annual quota

Not confirmed in this research. Check with the authority before booking or applying.

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Application dates and timing

Not confirmed in this research. Check with the authority before booking or applying.

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Language

Not confirmed in this research. Check with the authority before booking or applying.

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Passport

Valid for the full stay

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Insurance

The English certificate must specify Working Holiday or Overseas Travel and cover the entire stay.

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Documents and participation

Prepare the signed form, passport and copy, recent photo, original English bank certificate in your name and insurance. The bank certificate must be issued within one week.

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Step 2

Apply through the official route

Check ages 18–34 and first participation and book with the Seoul embassy.
Complete, print and sign VIDEX and check its barcode, photo and passport.
Prepare recent bank evidence and English insurance and submit personally with the fee.
Check issued visa dates and conditions before travel.

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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 an English bank certificate in your own name issued within 1 week. Apply reductions from EUR 3,500 only with a return ticket or proof of payment for the first 3 months of accommodation.

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

Keep passport, visa, funds and insurance evidence. KR-DE-18
Check the actual visa end date. KR-DE-18
Keep insurance valid throughout the stay in Germany. KR-DE-18
Plan work to supplement the holiday. KR-DE-18

Work

Temporary holiday work can supplement the stay. Do not import Australia’s six-month employer restriction.

Study

Not confirmed in this research. Check with the authority before booking or applying.

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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.

Not confirmed in this research. Check with the authority before booking or applying.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I apply at 35?

The Seoul embassy specifies ages 18–34 at application.

References: KR-DE-18

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Is EUR 3,500 always the amount?

A return ticket or prepaid first 3 months of accommodation can reduce it by EUR 1,000 for each documented condition.

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How recent must the bank certificate be?

Use an English original in your name issued within 1 week.

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Is EUR 30,000 combined insurance enough?

Medical, accident and liability cover must each reach EUR 30,000.

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Does completing VIDEX submit the application?

Print and sign the form and submit it personally with documents at the embassy.

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Is employment evidence required?

This checklist states that employment evidence is not required.

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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.

DE · 주한독일대사관 - 워킹홀리데이 비자

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2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

KR-DE-18 · Germany in Seoul: Korean Working Holiday checklist

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