Working Holiday - FAQs about the Program and Planning

• With how much lead time should I register for participation?

  We recommend that you register no later than 3 weeks before your arrival in South Korea. The processing time for the visa is usually not more than 2 weeks, but you need some time to prepare the visa application documents (which we can also review before you submit them), and it makes sense to allow for a few extra days to avoid the risk of not receiving the visa in time. If you already have the visa, you can, of course, register on shorter notice. However, it is definitely more relaxed to appSome readers

• Can I combine Working Holiday in Korea with Working Holiday in Japan?

  Yes, you can book both programs and receive a discount in this case. Please send us an inquiry if you plan to do this. Most nationalities can apply for the Working Holiday visas for both Korea and Japan 1 year before the initial entry into the respective counrty. The visa is then valid for one year from the initial entry into each country. This means it is possible to apply for both visas in your home country shortly before departure to Asia, then spend slightly less than one year in the firsSome readers

• Do I have to stay in Korea for a whole year, or can it be shorter?

  You can stay in South Korea for a maximum of one year. Of course, you don't have to stay for the entire year and can leave earlier. However, it's important to note that you can only receive the Working Holiday Visa once in your lifetime.Few readers

• When can I arrive to participate in the Working Holiday program in South Korea?

  There is one arrival date per month. The dates are published on the product page for Working Holiday in South Korea.Few readers

• Do I only receive a "starter package" from you, meaning support at the beginning?

  No, we are your point of contact for your entire year in South Korea. The first 4 weeks include an introduction and orientation in Daegu. After that, you can continue to contact our team in Korea via Kakao Talk, Whatsapp, email, and phone, as well as our international support team, for the entire year whenever you need assistance.Few readers

Working Holiday - FAQs about Finances

• How much do I earn with a Working Holiday job in South Korea?

  The common salary for jobs typically done by those with a Working Holiday Visa corresponds to the legal minimum wage, which is 9160 KRW per hour nationwide. Approximately 14% is deducted from this for pension, health insurance, and income tax. You are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. So, if you work 25 hours, you would earn approximately 800,000 KRW per month (about 560 EUR(640 USD). Translator/interpreter and text editor jobs in foreign languages, as well as assistant languSome readers

Working Holiday - FAQs about Jobs

• Are there restrictions regarding jobs on a Working Holiday Visa in South Korea?

  In South Korea, all nationalities except for Canadians are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week with the Working Holiday Visa. This is not an average over the whole year; instead, the weekly maximum limit of 25 hours cannot be exceeded in any single week. Canadians are the only nationality that do not have any weekly limitation of work hours. For some nationalities there are additionally limitations on the total duration of employment during the 12 months in Korea, or on the maxiFew readers

• What are typical Working Holiday jobs in South Korea?

  If you have no knowledge of Korean, the available jobs are limited to those that require foreign language (mostly English, but possibly also French, Chinese and Japanese language) skills, such as assistant to a language teacher (independent teaching is not allowed with the H1 Working Holiday Visa in South Korea), foreign language childcare, and editing foreign language texts. There are also jobs where little or no speaking is required, and for which there is a shortage of workers. This includesFew readers

• Do you organize jobs as a English language teacher in South Korea?

  Unfortunately, we do not. We specialize in support services related to the Working Holiday (H-1) visa in South Korea. With this visa, it is not allowed to work as a foreign language teacher. If you want to be a foreign language teacher in South Korea, the E-2 (employment) visa is the right category. Other providers specialize in the placement of foreign language teachers in South Korea via the E-2 visa. However, it is allowed to work as a teaching assistant with the Working Holiday visa. TFew readers

Working Holiday - FAQs about the Visa

• Can US Americans get a Working Holiday Visa for South Korea?

  Yes, U.S. citizens aged 18 to 30 can apply for a Working Holiday Visa for South Korea. However, the United States is the only country where it is required to be enrolled in a college, university or vocational training, or have graduated from it within 1 year at the time of visa application.Some readers

• Where can I get the Working Holiday Visa?

  In most countries you must apply in person at a South Korean embassy or South Korean consulate. In France, Germany and the UK, depending on the region where you live, you have to go either to a Korean consulate or to a special Korea Visa Application Centers (KVAC) where you can apply in person or via courier. The contact details can be found below. You can only apply for your visa in the country of your citizenship or where you have your permanent residency. There might be rules about for how loFew readers

• Is there a cost to the Working Holiday visa?

  The visa application fee may vary depending on your nationality. At some countries there is a distinction between single entry and multiple entry, and prices may vary. Even within the same country there might be price differences between the embassy, the consulates and the Korea Visa Application Centers (KVAC), which exist in France, Germany and in the UK. Be aware that most embassies and consulates take only cash and in most cases only the local currency of the country where you apply. There iFew readers

• What happens if my Working Holiday Visa for Korea is refused?

  This doesn't usually happen if you fulfil the visa requirements (e.g. age and nationality) and if you hand in complete and properly filled application documents. We will advise you about what to consider, and we can also check your application documents before you hand them in. Your documents are usually also checked at the embassy/consulate and if something is missing or not filled correctly, you have the possibility to resubmit. We have heard of very few cases where a visa was refused basedFew readers

• For which age is the Working Holiday Visa for South Korea available?

  The age you must have at the time when applying for the visa depends on your nationality. 18-25 years old: Citizens of Japan 18-30 years old: Citizens of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Latvia, Luxembourg, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Sweden, USA 18-34 years old: Citizens of Argentina, Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Taiwan 18-35 years old: Citizens of Canada, UK If you areFew readers

• For how long can I stay in South Korea on a Working Holiday Visa?

  Most nationalities can stay in South Korea for a maximum of one year with a Working Holiday visa. Citizens of the United Kingdom can extend their visa once for an additional 1 year, while U.S. citizens can extend it once for six months. For Canadians, the visa is valid for two years. Canadians can also obtain the Working Holiday visa for South Korea twice.Few readers

Working Holiday - FAQs about Accommodation

• What accommodation options are available for participants in the Working Holiday program in South Korea?

  Our Working Holiday package includes 4 weeks of accommodation (in a dormitory or double room) in a hostel in Daegu. During this time, you will receive introductory support for your Working Holiday experience in South Korea. If you prefer to organize your own accommodation in Daegu, you can remove the 4 weeks from the package. After the initial 4 weeks, you are free to choose where you want to live. It's possible to extend your stay in the hostel on-site. We also arrange rooms and beds in sFew readers

Korean Language Programs

• What options are there for learning Korean?

  You can book cost-effective language lessons in Daegu through us. There is a less intensive course (2 times a week for 90 minutes each) or a more intensive option (5 times a week for 90 minutes each). It is possible to start as a beginner or as an advanced learner. If you don't want to start at the beginner's level, you can take a placement test on your first day to evaluate your level. In addition, language students can also participate in an English-Korean language exchange at no additionalFew readers