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Working Holiday Program: Japan and Korea

Japan

The Government of Canada, through the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, will issue free of charge, an employment authorisation for a Working Holiday in Canada.

Applicants must meet each of the following requirements:

Are Japanese citizens and are residing in Japan;
Intend primarily to holiday in Canada for an extended period (maximum 1 year);
Have not previously participated in the program;
Are between 18 to 30 years of age at the time of the receipt of the application;
Possess a valid passport and a return ticket or sufficient funds with which to purchase such a ticket;
Possess sufficient funds for their maintenance, including medical expenses, during the period of initial stay in Canada;
Are in good health and of good character; and
Do not have a pre-arranged job in Canada.

All of the places available for Japanese Working Holidays on a first come first served basis.

Further information and to apply, please visit: www.cccj.or.jp/jwhp.

Korea

The basic requirements are as follows:

Must be 18-25;
No accompanying dependents;
Must have return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one;
Medical examination required;
Open to Korean nationals who are residents of Korea; and
Must intend to primarily holiday in Canada for a specific period.