Age
18–34. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-PT
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Portugal 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
- 18–34Learn moreReferences: COMP-PT
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-PT
- Initial funds
- Evidence of living, travel and return fundsLearn moreReferences: COMP-PT
- Visa fee
- EUR 110Learn moreReferences: COMP-PT
- Annual quota
- 200 per yearLearn moreReferences: COMP-PT
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR15-PT-WHIC
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-PT
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-PT
- Work
- Incidental work; no permanent or long-term employmentLearn moreReferences: COMP-PT
South Korea →PortugalWorking Holiday in Portugal 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-PT
Initial funds
Evidence of living, travel and return funds. 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-PT
Visa fee
EUR 110
References: COMP-PT
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-PT
Application dates and timing
Korean guidance recommends applying at least two months ahead. Confirm Schengen travel before the visa start and reduced stay after late entry with the mission. This is not an annual opening date.
References: KR15-PT-WHIC
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-PT
Explore language courses →Passport
At least 12 months valid when applying. Check passport expiry separately from permit duration. If you renew, ask the authority how to keep the passport details on the application or permission consistent.
References: COMP-PT
Insurance
Whole stay; cover of at least EUR 30,000
References: COMP-PT
Documents and participation
Prepare English or Portuguese documents, a police record within ninety days with a matching apostille number, at least one week’s named accommodation and a stay plan.
References: KR15-PT-WHIC
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Complete the E-VISA form, uploads and appointment booking, then bring originals on the appointment date. Online entry does not complete original-document checks.
- Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
- Complete the E-VISA form, uploads and appointment booking, then bring originals on the appointment date. Online entry does not complete original-document checks.
- 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
Evidence of living, travel and return funds. 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
- 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 is permitted from the visa start date. Confirm earlier Schengen travel with the mission beforehand. KR15-PT-WHIC
- Late entry reduces remaining stay. Track the visa’s actual expiry. KR15-PT-WHIC
- Keep whole-stay insurance, accommodation and funds evidence and observe incidental-work and permanent-employment restrictions. KR15-PT-WHIC
- Confirm any subsequent residence procedure stated on the visa with AIMA. This guidance does not invent a separate appointment for every participant. KR15-PT-WHIC
Work
Incidental work; no permanent or long-term employment
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?
Evidence of living, travel and return funds. 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-PT
Explore language courses →What insurance and duration should I prepare?
Whole stay; cover of at least EUR 30,000
References: COMP-PT
What passport validity and evidence are needed?
At least 12 months valid when applying. Check passport expiry separately from permit duration. If you renew, ask the authority how to keep the passport details on the application or permission consistent.
References: COMP-PT
Which documents and participation history should I check?
Prepare English or Portuguese documents, a police record within ninety days with a matching apostille number, at least one week’s named accommodation and a stay plan.
References: KR15-PT-WHIC
What work restrictions apply?
Incidental work; no permanent or long-term employment
References: COMP-PT
Which application route should I use?
Complete the E-VISA form, uploads and appointment booking, then bring originals on the appointment date. Online entry does not complete original-document checks.
References: KR15-PT-WHIC COMP-PT-PARTNER-DIRECTORY
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-PT · Portugal - 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-PT-PARTNER-DIRECTORY · Portugal - Partner directory
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.