H-1 Working Holiday - South Korea

What it is

For young people aged 18-30 from 25 partner countries to holiday in Korea with incidental work. Primary purpose must be holidaying. Limited to 1 year, non-renewable. Official sub-categories: H-1 관광취업 (working holiday).

Key facts

Category: Tourism
Duration: Period of stay as set by the applicable working-holiday agreement (협정 상의 체류기간).
Processing time: 2 weeks
Path to permanent residence: No
Dependants: No

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Fees

Application fee (single entry, stay 91 days or more): USD 60
Application fee (if issued as a 2-entry visa): USD 70
Application fee (if issued as a multiple-entry visa): USD 90

Key requirements

Age 18 to 30 (31 for some countries at date of application)
National of one of 25 participating countries
Return ticket or sufficient funds for return travel
Proof of funds for initial period (approximately KRW 3 million)
No prior H-1 visa use for Korea
No accompanying dependents

Working on this visa

Deemed a work-eligible status of residence when engaging in employment (Enforcement Decree Art. 23(5)).

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.