Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-IT
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Italy 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-IT
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Initial funds
- EUR 11,000 for 1 year plus return travelLearn moreReferences: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-IT
- Work
- Up to 6 months with the same employerLearn moreReferences: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
South Korea →ItalyWorking Holiday in Italy 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
References: COMP-IT
Initial funds
The checklist requests a return ticket or a one-way ticket plus EUR 2,000, while another item gives EUR 11,000 annually or EUR 12,000 with a one-way ticket. Clarify overlap. Preparing EUR 13,000 with a one-way ticket is precautionary planning, not a confirmed legal minimum.
References: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
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-IT
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-IT
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-IT
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-IT
Explore language courses →Passport
Prepare the original passport and copy valid at least 18 months from intended entry.
References: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
Insurance
Illness and hospital cover must total at least EUR 30,000 throughout Schengen for the whole stay. Repatriation wording absent from this PDF is not added as a legal requirement.
References: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
Documents and participation
Sign the form before the consular officer. Prepare the detailed Korean basic certificate, both sides of ID, English resident registration, English criminal/investigation reply and specified photo.
References: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Book the national-visa appointment in Prenot@mi and confirm and print it three to ten days beforehand. Sign the application before the consular officer.
- Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
- Book the national-visa appointment in Prenot@mi and confirm and print it three to ten days beforehand. Sign the application before the consular officer.
- 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 checklist requests a return ticket or a one-way ticket plus EUR 2,000, while another item gives EUR 11,000 annually or EUR 12,000 with a one-way ticket. Clarify overlap. Preparing EUR 13,000 with a one-way ticket is precautionary planning, not a confirmed legal minimum. Illness and hospital cover must total at least EUR 30,000 throughout Schengen for the whole stay. Repatriation wording absent from this PDF is not added as a legal requirement.
- 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
- Apply for a residence permit at the local Questura after entry. General guidance says eight working days and bilateral wording eight days; plan within eight calendar days as a precaution and confirm locally. KR15-IT-ARRIVAL KR15-IT-CHECKLIST KR15-IT-BILATERAL
- Carry permission, passport, insurance and financial evidence and follow appointment instructions. KR15-IT-CHECKLIST KR15-IT-ARRIVAL
- Track six months per employer and avoid permanent or indefinite employment. KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
- The stay is up to twelve months from first entry; extension and change of purpose are not allowed. Plan departure. KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
Work
Permanent or indefinite employment is not permitted; the same-employer limit is six months. Do not import the three-month Australian rule.
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 checklist requests a return ticket or a one-way ticket plus EUR 2,000, while another item gives EUR 11,000 annually or EUR 12,000 with a one-way ticket. Clarify overlap. Preparing EUR 13,000 with a one-way ticket is precautionary planning, not a confirmed legal minimum.
References: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
Explore language courses →What insurance and duration should I prepare?
Illness and hospital cover must total at least EUR 30,000 throughout Schengen for the whole stay. Repatriation wording absent from this PDF is not added as a legal requirement.
References: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
What passport validity and evidence are needed?
Prepare the original passport and copy valid at least 18 months from intended entry.
References: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
Which documents and participation history should I check?
Sign the form before the consular officer. Prepare the detailed Korean basic certificate, both sides of ID, English resident registration, English criminal/investigation reply and specified photo.
References: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
What work restrictions apply?
Permanent or indefinite employment is not permitted; the same-employer limit is six months. Do not import the three-month Australian rule.
References: KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
Which application route should I use?
Book the national-visa appointment in Prenot@mi and confirm and print it three to ten days beforehand. Sign the application before the consular officer.
References: KR15-IT-BOOKING KR15-IT-CHECKLIST
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-IT · Italy - 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.
KR15-IT-CHECKLIST · Official IT 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.
KR15-IT-BOOKING · Official IT 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.
KR15-IT-ARRIVAL · Official IT 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.