Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-PL
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Poland 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-PL
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-PL
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-PL
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-PL
- Annual quota
- 200 per yearLearn moreReferences: COMP-PL-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-PL
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-PL
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-PL
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-PL
South Korea →PolandWorking Holiday in Poland 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-PL
Initial funds
The numerical bank balance and accepted evidence format for Korean applicants were not established. Plan living and departure costs separately, and confirm amounts and certificate dates in the mission’s current list.
References: COMP-PL
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-PL
Annual quota
200 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-PL-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST
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-PL
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-PL
Explore language courses →Passport
The passport must be issued within ten years of application, have two blank pages and remain valid at least ninety days beyond the intended stay.
References: KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
Insurance
Arrange comprehensive medical insurance including hospital care under Polish law. The reviewed bilateral guidance sets no numerical coverage limit for Korean applicants.
References: KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
Documents and participation
Confirm Korean permanent residence, holiday-purpose statement, first participation, no dependants and no criminal record, and obtain the personalised checklist.
References: KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Complete, print and sign the e-Konsulat form and follow Seoul’s appointment and original-document instructions. The bilateral overview does not replace individual assessment or arrival registration.
- Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
- Complete, print and sign the e-Konsulat form and follow Seoul’s appointment and original-document instructions. The bilateral overview does not replace individual assessment or arrival registration.
- 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 numerical bank balance and accepted evidence format for Korean applicants were not established. Plan living and departure costs separately, and confirm amounts and certificate dates in the mission’s current list. Arrange comprehensive medical insurance including hospital care under Polish law. The reviewed bilateral guidance sets no numerical coverage limit for Korean applicants.
- 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
- Read actual residence and entry dates and authorised activities on the visa. KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
- Maintain living funds and a return ticket or separate purchase funds. KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
- Maintain medical cover including hospital care and plan employment secondary to the holiday. KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
- Confirm individual address and residence-registration duties with the mission and local authority. This bilateral page does not establish a Korean participant’s registration deadline. KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
Work
The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.
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 numerical bank balance and accepted evidence format for Korean applicants were not established. Plan living and departure costs separately, and confirm amounts and certificate dates in the mission’s current list.
References: COMP-PL
Explore language courses →What insurance and duration should I prepare?
Arrange comprehensive medical insurance including hospital care under Polish law. The reviewed bilateral guidance sets no numerical coverage limit for Korean applicants.
References: KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
What passport validity and evidence are needed?
The passport must be issued within ten years of application, have two blank pages and remain valid at least ninety days beyond the intended stay.
References: KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
Which documents and participation history should I check?
Confirm Korean permanent residence, holiday-purpose statement, first participation, no dependants and no criminal record, and obtain the personalised checklist.
References: KR15-PL-PROGRAMME
What work restrictions apply?
The principal purpose is a holiday; work supplements travel funds. Check the approval and official guidance for occupation and employment-duration restrictions.
References: COMP-PL
Which application route should I use?
Complete, print and sign the e-Konsulat form and follow Seoul’s appointment and original-document instructions. The bilateral overview does not replace individual assessment or arrival registration.
References: COMP-PL KR15-PL-PROGRAMME COMP-PL-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-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-PL · Poland - 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-PL-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-CHECKLIST · Poland - 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.