Age
The embassy’s programme announcement says ages 18–30, while native-language PMLP instructions say 18–34. Confirm the applicable age with the receiving authority.
References: COMP-LV KR-LV-NATIVE-18
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Latvia 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.
Conflicting official ages keep this route outside age matching. Prepare return and accommodation costs separately from EUR 740 monthly support for the first 3 months.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-LV KR-LV-NATIVE-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-LV
- Initial funds
- EUR 740 per month for the first 3 months, plus housing and return costsLearn moreReferences: COMP-LV
- Visa fee
- EUR 90Learn moreReferences: COMP-LV
- Annual quota
- 100 per yearLearn moreReferences: COMP-LV
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-LV
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-LV
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-LV
- Work
- No separate work permit for salaried employmentLearn moreReferences: KR-LV-PMLP-18
South Korea →LatviaWorking Holiday in Latvia 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-LV
Initial funds
EUR 740 per month for the first 3 months, plus housing and return costs. 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-LV
Visa fee
EUR 90. Visa or permit charges are separate from insurance, translations and provider costs. Check the authority’s payment instructions before paying.
References: COMP-LV
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-LV
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-LV
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-LV
Explore language courses →Passport
Prepare the longer validity stated by PMLP and confirm receiving-office instructions.
References: KR-LV-NATIVE-18
Insurance
Medical insurance for the entire planned stay
References: KR-LV-PMLP-18
Documents and participation
D visa, recent photo, funds, medical insurance and TB-related medical evidence
References: KR-LV-PMLP-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Clarify the age difference and Korean D-visa procedure with the receiving authority.
- Prepare passport, D-visa form, photo, funds, insurance and medical evidence.
- Confirm Seoul embassy filing instructions and submit documents and fee.
- Check issued visa dates and work-rights endorsements.
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
Prepare EUR 740 monthly for the first 3 months plus accommodation and return costs. Check public-health evidence including TB; provide criminal evidence when individually requested.
- 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 and evidence ready for entry. KR-LV-PMLP-18
- Check actual visa validity. KR-LV-PMLP-18
- Check the visa endorsement for the salaried-work exemption. KR-LV-PMLP-18
- Keep holiday primary and clarify any proposed residence-status change separately. KR-LV-PMLP-18
Work
No separate work permit for salaried employment
Study
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
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.
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Can applicants aged 31–34 apply?
The embassy’s programme announcement says ages 18–30, while native-language PMLP instructions say 18–34. Confirm the applicable age with the receiving authority.
References: COMP-LV KR-LV-NATIVE-18
Explore language courses →Is EUR 740 the entire budget?
It is EUR 740 monthly for the first 3 months, with accommodation and return costs separate.
References: KR-LV-PMLP-18
Is medical evidence required?
Medical evidence must confirm absence of diseases endangering public health, including TB.
References: KR-LV-PMLP-18
Is a criminal extract always required?
PMLP says it may be requested in individual cases.
References: KR-LV-PMLP-18
Do I need a separate work permit?
Korean salaried employment is exempt and the visa bears a work-rights endorsement.
References: KR-LV-PMLP-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-LV · Latvia - 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.
KR-LV-PMLP-18 · Latvia PMLP: Korean Working Holiday applicants
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.