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[Notice] Working Holiday (H-1) Visa Information by Country and Region
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Working Holiday (H-1) Visa Information by Country and Region

Important: Please contact the Embassy of the Republic of Korea or the Korean Consulate General responsible for your place of residence to confirm the latest visa information and requirements before applying.

Are you planning to travel, live, and work in Korea through the Working Holiday Program?

We would like to share country-specific information about Korea’s Working Holiday (H-1) visa to help prospective applicants understand the main eligibility requirements and visa conditions before preparing their applications.

The information includes:

• Eligible application age
• Annual visa quota
• Application period
• Employment and language-study conditions
• Visa fees and payment methods
• Required application documents
• Visa processing times
• Embassy and consulate contact information

Please find a brief overview of the participating countries and regions below.

Country/Region	Eligible Age	Annual Quota	Application Period / Key Information
Andorra	18–30	50	Applications accepted throughout the year
Argentina	18–34	200	Applications accepted throughout the year
Australia	18–30	No quota	Applications accepted throughout the year
Austria	18–30	300	Applications accepted throughout the year
Belgium	18–30	200	Applications accepted throughout the year
Brazil	18–34	300	Applications accepted throughout the year
Canada	18–35	12,000	Applications accepted throughout the year
Chile	18–34	100	Application schedule announced separately
Czech Republic	18–30	300	Applications accepted throughout the year
Denmark	18–34	No quota	Applications accepted throughout the year
France	18–30	2,000	Applications accepted throughout the year
Germany	18–34	No quota	Applications accepted throughout the year
Hong Kong	18–30	1,000	Applications accepted throughout the year
Hungary	18–29	100	Applications accepted throughout the year
Ireland	18–34	800	Applications accepted throughout the year
Israel	18–30	200	Applications accepted throughout the year
Italy	18–30	500	Applications accepted throughout the year
Japan	Generally, 18–25*	10,000	Applicants may be accepted up to age 30 under recognized circumstances
Latvia	18–34	100	Applications accepted throughout the year
Luxembourg	18–35	100	Applications accepted throughout the year
Netherlands	18–30	200	Applications accepted throughout the year
New Zealand	18–30	3,000	Applications accepted throughout the year
Poland	18–30	200	Applications must be submitted before the applicant turns 31
Portugal	18–34	200	Applications accepted throughout the year
Spain	18–30	1,000	Applications accepted throughout the year
Sweden	18–30	No quota	Applications accepted throughout the year
Taiwan	18–34	800	Applications accepted during a separately announced period
United Kingdom	18–35	5,000	Applicants may select a visa period of one or two years

*Additional age conditions may apply. Please refer to the attachment for further details.

For detailed information regarding eligibility requirements, application procedures, required documents, visa fees, employment and study conditions, processing times, and embassy or consulate contact details for each country or region, please see the attached file.

Applicants from the United States should visit the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea or the relevant Korean Consulate General for detailed information about the Working Holiday (H-1) visa.

Please note that requirements and application procedures may differ depending on the applicant’s nationality and place of residence. Visa policies may also change according to the relevant authorities.

Applicants are advised to carefully review the attached information and confirm the latest requirements directly with the Korean embassy, consulate, or designated visa application center responsible for their place of residence before applying.

We hope this information helps you prepare for your Working Holiday journey to Korea.

For more information and future updates about living, travelling, and enjoying your Working Holiday in Korea, please explore and follow our official channels:

• Website: https://whic.mofa.go.kr/eng/
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at workingholiday@mofa.go.kr.

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