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Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

5 verified routes

Working holidayWorking holiday

H-1 Working Holiday

South Korea

Official source
Processing time

Varies by the Korean embassy, consulate or visa application centre responsible for the applicant

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Usually up to 1 year; country-specific extensions and limits apply

Requirements

6 items
  • Passport from a country or region covered by Korea's current working-holiday agreement
  • Age within the nationality-specific limit, commonly 18–30 but different limits apply to some partners
  • Holiday and cultural exchange are the primary purpose, with short-term work only as a secondary activity
  • No accompanying dependants under the working-holiday status
  • Valid passport, sufficient funds, insurance and return or onward travel evidence required by the responsible mission
  • Work is generally limited to 25 hours per week and regulated or prohibited occupations require another appropriate status

Process overview

Total: Varies by the Korean embassy, consulate or visa application centre responsible for the applicant
  1. 1

    Confirm the correct status

    Before applying

    Use the linked Korean government page and confirm the exact subcategory, nationality and activity conditions.

  2. 2

    Secure the supporting basis

    Preparation stage

    Obtain the admission letter, training plan, graduation evidence, job-search plan, employment contract or working-holiday documents required for the route.

  3. 3

    Submit through the official channel

    Application stage

    Apply through the Korean diplomatic mission, Korea Visa Portal, Hi Korea or the immigration office responsible for the applicant's residence, as instructed for the route.

  4. 4

    Complete stay formalities

    Varies by the Korean embassy, consulate or visa application centre responsible for the applicant

    After approval, complete entry, foreign-resident registration, address, extension or change-of-status steps that apply.

Cost breakdown

No fixed amount is shown because the official fee depends on the route, applicant or application location.

Application fees, quotas, funds and supporting documents vary under each bilateral agreement and diplomatic mission. Fees, documentary requirements and local processing arrangements can change; confirm them with the responsible mission or immigration office before applying.

Top cities

SeoulBusanDaejeon