Japan Working Holiday visa — 26 partner countries compared
Age limits, annual quotas and maximum stay for all countries with a bilateral Working Holiday agreement with Japan.
Japan has bilateral Working Holiday agreements with 26 countries and regions. Eligible young people can stay for up to 6–12 months and take incidental work to help fund their trip. Conditions vary by country — find your nationality in the table and open its page for full visa details.
| Country | Age | Max stay | Annual quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 18-30 | 12 months | No quota |
| New Zealand | 18-30 | 12 months | No quota |
| Canada | 18-30 | 12 months | 6,500 |
| South Korea | 18-30 | 12 months | 10,000 |
| France | 18-30 | 12 months | 1,500 |
| Germany | 18-30 | 12 months | No quota |
| United Kingdom | 18-30 | 12 months | 1,500 |
| Ireland | 18-30 | 12 months | 800 |
| Denmark | 18-30 | 12 months | No quota |
| Norway | 18-30 | 12 months | No quota |
| Poland | 18-30 | 12 months | 500 |
| Portugal | 18-30 | 12 months | No quota |
| Slovakia | 18-30 | 12 months | 400 |
| Austria | 18-30 | 12 months | 200 |
| Hungary | 18-30 | 12 months | 200 |
| Spain | 18-30 | 12 months | 500 |
| Iceland | 18-30 | 12 months | 30 |
| Czechia | 18-30 | 12 months | 400 |
| Lithuania | 18-30 | 12 months | 100 |
| Sweden | 18-30 | 12 months | No quota |
| Estonia | 18-30 | 12 months | No quota |
| Netherlands | 18-30 | 12 months | 200 |
| Argentina | 18-30 | 12 months | 200 |
| Chile | 18-30 | 12 months | 200 |
| Uruguay | 18-30 | 12 months | 100 |
| Taiwan | 18-30 | 12 months | 10,000 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 18-30 | 12 months | 1,500 |
| Finland | 18-30 | 12 months | No quota |
Frequently asked questions
- Who is eligible for a Japan Working Holiday visa?
- Nationals of a partner country, generally aged 18–30 (18–25 for some countries), who intend to holiday in Japan and may take incidental work to fund their stay.
- Can I work on a Working Holiday visa in Japan?
- Yes — incidental employment to supplement your travel funds is allowed, but work in certain regulated venues (such as bars and gambling establishments) is not permitted.
- How long can I stay on a Working Holiday visa?
- Usually up to 6 or 12 months depending on the bilateral agreement with your country. See the maximum stay in the table above.
Information is based on publicly available data as of 2026-04-15. Always confirm with the nearest Japanese embassy/consulate before travel.