Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-HU-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Hungary 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-HU-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST
- Length of stay
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU
- Initial funds
- USD 3,000 plus return travelLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR15-HU-WHIC
- Annual quota
- 100 per yearLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU-AGREEMENT-QUOTA
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU
- Work
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-HU
South Korea →HungaryWorking Holiday in Hungary for Korean citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Confirm this route’s specific evidence with the receiving mission rather than substituting another nationality’s checklist.
References: COMP-HU
Initial funds
USD 3,000 plus return travel. 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-HU-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST
Visa fee
Korean guidance gives HUF 26,000 for an online application inside Hungary. Do not apply that amount to Seoul consular filing; confirm with the receiving authority.
References: KR15-HU-WHIC
Annual quota
100 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-HU-AGREEMENT-QUOTA
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-HU
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-HU
Explore language courses →Passport
Prepare a passport valid at least three months beyond intended return.
References: KR15-HU-WHIC
Insurance
Whole stay; cover of at least EUR 30,000. 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-HU-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST
Documents and participation
Prepare English bank, insurance and police evidence, a photograph and accommodation such as a hotel booking or tenancy.
References: KR15-HU-WHIC
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Korean guidance describes visa-exempt entry followed by Enter Hungary and a biometric visit, or pre-entry filing with Seoul. Confirm the chosen route and jurisdiction.
- Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
- Korean guidance describes visa-exempt entry followed by Enter Hungary and a biometric visit, or pre-entry filing with Seoul. Confirm the chosen route and jurisdiction.
- 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
USD 3,000 plus return travel. 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. Whole stay; cover of at least EUR 30,000. An ordinary travel policy may not include every required item. Check exclusions, work-related cover and the start and end dates with the insurer.
- 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
- If issued an entry D visa, distinguish its three-month validity, single entry and maximum thirty-day stay from the residence permit. KR15-HU-OIF
- OIF specifies postal permit delivery while Korean guidance mentions attendance within thirty days. Confirm delivery address and any required visit with the authority. KR15-HU-OIF KR15-HU-WHIC
- Maintain insurance and accommodation evidence and read actual work and study conditions. KR15-HU-OIF KR15-HU-WHIC
- This temporary permit cannot be extended or changed to another purpose inside Hungary. Plan departure before expiry. KR15-HU-OIF
Work
Confirm this route’s specific evidence with the receiving mission rather than substituting another nationality’s checklist.
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?
USD 3,000 plus return travel. 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-HU-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST
Explore language courses →What insurance and duration should I prepare?
Whole stay; cover of at least EUR 30,000. 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-HU-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST
What passport validity and evidence are needed?
Prepare a passport valid at least three months beyond intended return.
References: KR15-HU-WHIC
Which documents and participation history should I check?
Prepare English bank, insurance and police evidence, a photograph and accommodation such as a hotel booking or tenancy.
References: KR15-HU-WHIC
What work restrictions apply?
Confirm this route’s specific evidence with the receiving mission rather than substituting another nationality’s checklist.
References: COMP-HU
Which application route should I use?
Korean guidance describes visa-exempt entry followed by Enter Hungary and a biometric visit, or pre-entry filing with Seoul. Confirm the chosen route and jurisdiction.
References: KR15-HU-OIF KR15-HU-WHIC
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-HU · Hungary - 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-HU-AGREEMENT-QUOTA · Hungary - Agreement quota
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-HU-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST · Hungary - Korean outbound checklist
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
KR15-HU-OIF · Official HU guidance · Korean passport
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.