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WORKING HOLIDAY · SOUTH KOREA

Working Holiday — South Korea

Experience Korean daily life while supporting your stay through temporary work.

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At a glance

TypeWorking Holiday Visa
DestinationSouth Korea
DurationUsually up to 12 months
Funding & minimum fundsSelf-funded · minimum funds: KRW 3,000,000 plus a return ticket or equivalent funds
LanguageKorean improves job options
Official sourceOfficial programme information ↗

Programme highlights

✓ Usually age 18–30✓ Usually up to 12 months✓ €4,500+ starting budget✓ Korean improves job options

About Working Holiday — South Korea

South Korea combines fast-paced city life, a strong youth culture and opportunities in hospitality, tourism, language-related work and seasonal roles. English-only work exists but is limited, and Seoul housing can absorb a large share of the starting budget. The programme works best for participants interested in Korean culture who are prepared to learn basic Korean. The route is widely used because it combines independent travel with permission to take temporary work, giving participants more flexibility than a conventional holiday. A job is not guaranteed, so applicants still need realistic savings, insurance and an arrival plan before relying on local earnings.

Eligibility criteria

  • AudienceYoung adults using temporary work to support an extended stay abroad
  • Age limit18–30, 18–34 or 18–35, depending on passport nationality.
  • NationalityAustria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom
  • QualificationNo formal qualification required
  • Language requirementKorean improves job options

Important to know

Teaching work may require separate qualifications or permissions. Work must remain secondary to the holiday purpose. Minimum-funds rules and accepted evidence can change; confirm the current amount and document format on the official government page before applying.

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