Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles

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Working Holiday in Korea(H-1 Visa)

DATE: 2014-11-18

General Permit Information

Korea has bilateral Working Holiday Visa programs with seventeen countries/region worldwide (and a unilateral Working Holiday Program for the U.K).

These agreements are reciprocal in nature in order to provide Koreans the same opportunities overseas that are enjoyed by nationals from participating countries/region visiting Korea.

The main purpose of this visa is to allow you to have an extended holiday while supplementing your funds with short-term work in Korea.

This is a one-time only visa and allows tremendous flexibility for you to immerse yourself in Korean culture.
Working Holiday Permit Holders are also permitted to study at a private educational institution (=Hakwon) during their stay.

You may leave and re-enter Korea as many times as you wish during your 12 month (maximum) stay.

List of Participating Countries/Region Annual Quota

For more details, please watch youtube(http://youtu.be/PMOdAbPcgC4) or visit a website of Working Holiday Information Center at http://www.whic.kr/en/WorkingHoliday/Program/

* Hong Kong is China's Special Adminstrative Region

* Korea & Italy and Korea & Israel have signed Working Holiday Agreement, which has not yet come into force.
In order for you to apply Korea Working Holiday visa, you have to wait for agreement to take effect.

Entry Requirements

Korean Embassies and Consulates reserve the right to request further documentation and/or refuse any application.
You will find more information on the website of the relevant embassy/consulates.

To be eligible for a Korean Working Holiday Visa, the applicant must:

Be aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) of age and unaccompanied by dependent
Hold a passport issued by the participating country or region that is valid for at least a year.
Be going to Korea for the purpose of holiday (Those desriring to work or study for a longer period should consider different type of visa instead of the Working Holiday Visa)
Not previously taken part in Korean Working Holiday Program
Be able to produce financial proof of having sufficient amounts to support himself/herself for the initial stage of his /her holiday holiday in Korea
Hold a return ticket or financial proof equivalent of a return air fare
Have adequate health insurance for the duration of his/her stay in Korea
Submit travel plans

Additional conditions

Not have a substantial criminal record
Meet the health criteria to travel and work in Korea

The following documents must be provided:

Visa Application Form Downloads
Valid Passport and One passport Photo (3.5x4.5cm)
Return ticket or enough money to buy one
Supporting financial documentation (ex- certified copy of a bank statement)
Health insurance which remains valid throughout your stay in Korea
Travel Plans
Application Fees
Criminal Record Check
Medical Certificate
Proof of student status or highest academic qualifications

* Please note that above requirements may vary among respective Embassies/Consulates.

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