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South Korea Working Holiday

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

Age18–35 y/o
Quota5,000 places
Visa fee0 KRW
Duration12 months
Proof of funds3,000,000 KRW
Observed timelines1 to 3 weeks

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

Is it for you?

18 to 35 years old at application time, United Kingdom passport
Proof of funds: 3,000,000 KRW
Health insurance, min. coverage 40,000,000 KRW
No dependent children during the stay
One participation only
Application from your country of residence
Passport valid for at least 12 months
+ 4 more official condition(s) — the details are in the app
One participation only

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	Fee	Timelines
Australia	18–30 y/o	—	0 KRW	2 to 4 weeks
Belgium	18–30 y/o	200	0 KRW	2 to 4 weeks
Canada	18–35 y/o	12,000	121.5 CAD	2 to 4 weeks
France	18–30 y/o	2,000	0 KRW	2 to 4 weeks
Germany	18–34 y/o	—	0 KRW	2 to 4 weeks
Ireland	18–34 y/o	800	0 KRW	2 to 4 weeks
Italy	18–30 y/o	500	—	2 to 4 weeks
Japan	18–25 y/o	3,000	0 KRW	2 to 4 weeks
Netherlands	18–30 y/o	200	0 KRW	2 to 4 weeks
New Zealand	18–30 y/o	3,000	0 KRW	2 to 4 weeks
Spain	18–30 y/o	1,000	—	2 to 4 weeks
Taiwan	18–34 y/o	800	—	2 to 4 weeks
United Kingdom	18–35 y/o	5,000	0 KRW	1 to 3 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: Korean SIM card (KT M / SK Telecom / LG U+) · T-money card (Seoul transit) · Find housing (goshiwon, officetel) · Register at your home consulate · Subscribe health insurance min KRW 40M · Expect compulsory NHIS premiums from month seven — earlier if you are employed.

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 South Korea Working Holiday?

For a United Kingdom passport: from 18 to 35 years old at application time.

Is there a quota for the South Korea Working Holiday?

Yes: 5,000 places for United Kingdom passports (data verified on May 29, 2026).

How long does the South Korea Working Holiday visa take?

Observed timelines: 1 to 3 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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