Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-ES
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Spain 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-ES
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-ES
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR15-ES-WHIC
- Visa fee
- Visa free; NIE KRW 14,850 separateLearn moreReferences: KR15-ES-WHIC
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-ES
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-ES
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR15-ES-WHIC
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-ES
- Work
- Work incidental to the holidayLearn moreReferences: COMP-ES
South Korea →SpainWorking Holiday in Spain 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-ES
Initial funds
Show funds for the stay separately from return travel or purchase funds. Obtain the balance certificate within five days before filing, excluding weekends and holidays, and prepare three months’ transactions for own funds; confirm the numerical minimum with the mission.
References: KR15-ES-WHIC
Visa fee
Korean guidance distinguishes the free Working Holiday visa from the advance NIE application at KRW 14,850 cash. Confirm current amounts and incidental costs with the mission.
References: KR15-ES-WHIC
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-ES
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-ES
Language
Complete NIE forms on computer in Spanish. Confirm with the mission the Korean guidance exception allowing English originals without separate Spanish translation or notarisation.
References: KR15-ES-WHIC
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Korean official guidance specifies thirteen months’ validity from intended departure and at least two blank visa pages.
References: KR15-ES-WHIC
Insurance
All insured risks, amounts and duration for this Korean-passport route were not established. Obtain the personal checklist before purchase rather than substituting another visa’s policy.
References: COMP-ES
Documents and participation
Obtain the NIE first using EX15 and Tasa 790 forms. Visa filing cannot precede receipt of the NIE PDF. Prepare originals and a copy set and check medical and police certificate validity.
References: KR15-ES-WHIC
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Book the NIE appointment first and receive its PDF certificate before booking visa filing. Respond to appointment confirmation emails within the stated deadline and personally file originals and copies.
- Check nationality, residence, age and previous participation in the official guidance.
- Book the NIE appointment first and receive its PDF certificate before booking visa filing. Respond to appointment confirmation emails within the stated deadline and personally file originals and copies.
- 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
Show funds for the stay separately from return travel or purchase funds. Obtain the balance certificate within five days before filing, excluding weekends and holidays, and prepare three months’ transactions for own funds; confirm the numerical minimum with the mission. All insured risks, amounts and duration for this Korean-passport route were not established. Obtain the personal checklist before purchase rather than substituting another visa’s policy.
- 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 the NIE certificate, visa and passport. An NIE number alone does not create residence or work rights. KR15-ES-WHIC
- Read actual visa start and expiry dates and authorised activities before entering. KR15-ES-WHIC
- Confirm with the mission whether a separate residence card or address registration is required. This review does not establish a Working Holiday arrival-registration deadline. KR15-ES-WHIC
- Plan departure under guidance that participation is once only and reissue or renewal is not available. KR15-ES-WHIC
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.
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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?
Show funds for the stay separately from return travel or purchase funds. Obtain the balance certificate within five days before filing, excluding weekends and holidays, and prepare three months’ transactions for own funds; confirm the numerical minimum with the mission.
References: KR15-ES-WHIC
Explore language courses →What insurance and duration should I prepare?
All insured risks, amounts and duration for this Korean-passport route were not established. Obtain the personal checklist before purchase rather than substituting another visa’s policy.
References: COMP-ES
What passport validity and evidence are needed?
Korean official guidance specifies thirteen months’ validity from intended departure and at least two blank visa pages.
References: KR15-ES-WHIC
Which documents and participation history should I check?
Obtain the NIE first using EX15 and Tasa 790 forms. Visa filing cannot precede receipt of the NIE PDF. Prepare originals and a copy set and check medical and police certificate validity.
References: KR15-ES-WHIC
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-ES
Which application route should I use?
Book the NIE appointment first and receive its PDF certificate before booking visa filing. Respond to appointment confirmation emails within the stated deadline and personally file originals and copies.
References: KR15-ES-WHIC COMP-ES
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-ES · Spain - 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-ES-KOREAN-OUTBOUND-DIRECTORY · Spain - Korean outbound directory
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.