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Japan Working Holiday

The Japan Working Holiday for a United Kingdom passport: the verified essentials, who can go, then every step in order.

Age18–30 y/o
Quota6,000 places
Visa fee0 JPY
Duration12 months
Proof of fundssee conditions
Observed timelines1 to 2 weeks

Data verified on May 29, 2026 — stored offline in the app.

Is it for you?

18 to 30 years old at application time, United Kingdom passport
Valid passport
No dependent children during the stay
Permanent address in your country of citizenship
In-person application at the embassy or consulate
Return ticket or equivalent funds
Single entry, 12-month stay
+ 5 more official condition(s) — the details are in the app
A second participation is possible under conditions

By passport

Ages, quotas and fees depend on the nationality → destination pair. The table below lists every admitted passport at the last verification; the selector adapts the card above.

Your passport:

Passport	Age	Quota	Timelines
Australia	18–30 y/o	—	1 to 2 weeks
Canada	18–30 y/o	6,500	1 to 2 weeks
France	18–30 y/o	1,800	1 weeks
Germany	18–30 y/o	—	1 to 2 weeks
Ireland	18–30 y/o	800	1 to 2 weeks
Italy	18–30 y/o	—	1 to 3 weeks
Netherlands	18–30 y/o	200	1 to 2 weeks
New Zealand	18–30 y/o	—	1 to 2 weeks
South Korea	18–25 y/o	10,000	1 to 4 weeks
Spain	18–30 y/o	500	1 to 2 weeks
Taiwan	18–30 y/o	10,000	4 to 6 weeks
United Kingdom	18–30 y/o	6,000	1 to 2 weeks

“—” = not published by the country at the last verification.

The steps, in order

Before

Eligibility, application file, insurance for the whole stay, tickets — every step with the real timelines.

During

Your first steps on the ground: Receive your Residence Card (在留カード) at the airport · Secure temporary accommodation or a share house · Get a Japanese SIM card or mobile plan · Submit your move-in notification (転入届) at the city/ward office · Receive your My Number (個人番号) notification · Enroll in National Health Insurance (国民健康保険).

After

The part everyone forgets: cancellations, taxes, contributions to claim back. The return checklists are in the app, country by country.

Frequently asked questions

Up to what age can you do a Japan Working Holiday?

For a United Kingdom passport: from 18 to 30 years old at application time.

Is there a quota for the Japan Working Holiday?

Yes: 6,000 places for United Kingdom passports (data verified on May 29, 2026).

How long does the Japan Working Holiday visa take?

Observed timelines: 1 to 2 weeks, varying with the season.

All these steps, in order and tickable offline, are in the app — free, in your language.

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