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Argentina · Working holiday
- Age
- 18–30 years
Source for Age
Tener entre 18 y 30 años de edad (ambos inclusive) al momento de aplicar a la visa.
Embassy of Japan in Argentina — https://www.ar.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/NuevoAvisoWorkingHoliday03112020.htmlSelect the same information icon to close.
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Chile · Working holiday
- Age
- 18–30 years
Source for Age
Being between 18 and 30 years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the visa;
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.htmlSelect the same information icon to close.
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Listed visa fees · approximate conversion
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Amounts rounded up to whole currency units. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and add charges.
Italy · Working holiday
- Age
- 18–30 years
Source for Age
(iii) Il candidato deve avere un'età compresa tra i 18 e i 30 anni al momento della presentazione della domanda;
Embassy of Japan in Italy — Visto per Vacanza-Lavoro (cittadini italiani) | Ambasciata del Giappone in ItaliaSelect the same information icon to close.
Plan your budget
Open budget calculatorConvert the listed visa fees and add your own insurance, flight and first-month estimates. This is a planning estimate, not a price quote.
Listed visa fees · approximate conversion
A verified fee or a recent exchange rate is not available yet.
Amounts rounded up to whole currency units. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and add charges.
Uruguay · Working holiday
- Age
- 18–30 years
Source for Age
・Tener entre 18 y 30 años de edad al momento de aplicar a la visa.
Embassy of Japan in Uruguay — https://www.uy.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00260.htmlSelect the same information icon to close.
Plan your budget
Open budget calculatorConvert the listed visa fees and add your own insurance, flight and first-month estimates. This is a planning estimate, not a price quote.
Listed visa fees · approximate conversion
A verified fee or a recent exchange rate is not available yet.
Amounts rounded up to whole currency units. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and add charges.
Questions answered by the official rules
Argentina · Working holiday: What ages can apply?
18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Japan in Argentina. Source for Age Select the same information icon to close.Tener entre 18 y 30 años de edad (ambos inclusive) al momento de aplicar a la visa.
Embassy of Japan in Argentina — https://www.ar.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/NuevoAvisoWorkingHoliday03112020.html
Chile · Working holiday: What ages can apply?
18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Source for Age Select the same information icon to close.Being between 18 and 30 years of age both inclusive at the time of application for the visa;
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html
Italy · Working holiday: What ages can apply?
18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Japan in Italy. Source for Age Select the same information icon to close.(iii) Il candidato deve avere un'età compresa tra i 18 e i 30 anni al momento della presentazione della domanda;
Embassy of Japan in Italy — Visto per Vacanza-Lavoro (cittadini italiani) | Ambasciata del Giappone in Italia
Uruguay · Working holiday: What ages can apply?
18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Japan in Uruguay. Source for Age Select the same information icon to close.・Tener entre 18 y 30 años de edad al momento de aplicar a la visa.
Embassy of Japan in Uruguay — https://www.uy.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00260.html
Official sources
- Embassy of Japan in Argentina — https://www.ar.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/NuevoAvisoWorkingHoliday03112020.html
- Embassy of Japan in Italy — Visto per Vacanza-Lavoro (cittadini italiani) | Ambasciata del Giappone in Italia
- Embassy of Japan in Uruguay — https://www.uy.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00260.html
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/w_holiday/index.html