Working Holiday for Canadian citizens travelling to Japan
Japan has Working Holiday arrangements with selected countries. Confirm Canadian eligibility on the Japanese embassy website before you apply.
For a Canadian citizen passport. Permanent residents and other travel documents can follow different rules.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Canadian citizens who meet published age and nationality rules. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
| Maximum stay | As granted on the Working Holiday visa. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
| Cost | Visa fees are on official Japanese embassy or MFA pages. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
| Processing time | Apply before travel; embassy processing times vary. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
| How to apply | Japanese embassy or consulate. · Japan MFA: long-term visas (opens in a new tab) |
Each fact above is linked to the authority that sets the rule. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications.
Apply only on the government website linked above. This site does not issue visas or travel authorisations and does not take applications. Other websites charge their own service fee on top of any government charge.
How to apply
- Confirm whether your nationality has a Working Holiday agreement with Japan.
- Apply for the visa before travel if you are eligible.
- Follow work and stay conditions on the visa.
FAQ
Is Working Holiday the same as visa-free entry?
No—it is a separate visa category with its own rules.
Can I apply inside Japan?
Generally apply before travel—confirm on the embassy site.
Sources
- Japan MFA exemption (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. State Dept: Japan (opens in a new tab)
- Canada: Japan (opens in a new tab)
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