Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-IL
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Israel 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-IL
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-IL
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR15-IL-ISSUER
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IL
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IL
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IL
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IL
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IL
- Work
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR15-IL-ISSUER
South Korea →IsraelWorking Holiday in Israel 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-IL
Initial funds
Return flights or funds for both directions are required. This issuing page does not establish a numerical initial-living threshold.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
Visa fee
The current total charge for this Korean-passport filing route was not established. Do not import another mission’s, nationality’s or visa category’s fee; confirm with the receiving authority before payment.
References: COMP-IL
Annual quota
An annual figure was not established in the reviewed Korean-passport evidence. This does not mean there is no quota or that places are unlimited; check the current official notice.
References: COMP-IL
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-IL
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-IL
Explore language courses →Passport
The passport must be valid for at least 18 months from visa issue. Do not count from application or entry.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
Insurance
Medical insurance is required for the whole intended stay. Confirm detailed coverage amounts with the mission before interview.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
Documents and participation
Prepare a 5×5 cm white-background photo, passport identity page, English police record no older than six months with apostille or official authentication, whole-stay medical cover and payment receipt.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
Step 2
Apply through the official route
A personal interview appointment is required. The page conflicts between residence-country filing and origin-country-only filing; confirm with Seoul and prepare nationality-country filing.
- Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
- A personal interview appointment is required. The page conflicts between residence-country filing and origin-country-only filing; confirm with Seoul and prepare nationality-country filing.
- 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
Return flights or funds for both directions are required. This issuing page does not establish a numerical initial-living threshold. Medical insurance is required for the whole intended stay. Confirm detailed coverage amounts with the mission before interview.
- 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
- Entry under this programme is stated to be through Ben Gurion Airport only. Check itinerary and permission. KR15-IL-ISSUER
- Read visa dates and work conditions and keep passport and insurance evidence. KR15-IL-ISSUER
- Track three months at the same workplace and change jobs before exceeding the limit. KR15-IL-ISSUER
- This page does not establish a separate arrival-registration deadline. Request written follow-up instructions at interview. KR15-IL-ISSUER
Work
Work at the same workplace is limited to three months, after which you must change jobs. Holiday is primary and non-professional temporary work supplements costs.
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?
Return flights or funds for both directions are required. This issuing page does not establish a numerical initial-living threshold.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
Explore language courses →What insurance and duration should I prepare?
Medical insurance is required for the whole intended stay. Confirm detailed coverage amounts with the mission before interview.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
What passport validity and evidence are needed?
The passport must be valid for at least 18 months from visa issue. Do not count from application or entry.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
Which documents and participation history should I check?
Prepare a 5×5 cm white-background photo, passport identity page, English police record no older than six months with apostille or official authentication, whole-stay medical cover and payment receipt.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
What work restrictions apply?
Work at the same workplace is limited to three months, after which you must change jobs. Holiday is primary and non-professional temporary work supplements costs.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
Which application route should I use?
A personal interview appointment is required. The page conflicts between residence-country filing and origin-country-only filing; confirm with Seoul and prepare nationality-country filing.
References: KR15-IL-ISSUER
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-IL · Israel - 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.