H-1Employment

Working Holiday

Overview
SummaryNationals of countries with working holiday agreements or memoranda of understanding with Korea who intend to engage in short-term employment activities to cover tourism expenses while tourism is the main purpose
Duration of StayPeriod of stay under agreement
Additional Details
Employment Permitted
Dependents Not Allowed
Eligibility Requirements
  • Nationals of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, USA, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Italy, UK, Austria, Hungary, Israel, Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Chile, Poland, Spain, Argentina
  • Must be 18 years or older and 30 years or younger at time of visa application
  • Must not have serious criminal record
  • Must have financial ability such as living expenses
  • Tourism must be main purpose; employment in fields corresponding to E-1 ~ E-7 statuses restricted
  • Maximum employment hours per week limited to 25 hours or less
Required Documents
  • Visa application form, photo, passport, round-trip airline ticket: Recognize documents depositing considerable amount if no round-trip airline ticket
  • Bank balance certificate and other documents proving expenses to stay for certain period (3 months)
  • Criminal record certificate, health examination certificate
  • Insurance certificate
  • Enrollment certificate or final education certificate
  • Working holiday activity plan
  • Other documents
For more details, please visit the HiKorea website or contact the Korea Immigration Contact Center (1345).
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