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Working Holiday Japan for Italians (2026): requirements, quota and status

Working holiday

You must be an Italian citizen resident in Italy when you apply.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Japan in Italy.

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 Italia

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How many times can I participate?

1. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Japan in Italy.

Source for Permitted participations

4. Ho doppia cittadinanza italiana/francese. Ho già usufruito del visto vacanza-lavoro come cittadino francese. Posso chiedere di nuovo il visto come cittadino italiano? ⇒ No, questo tipo di visto può essere richiesto 1 sola volta.
Embassy of Japan in Italy — Visto per Vacanza-Lavoro (cittadini italiani) | Ambasciata del Giappone in Italia

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What ages can apply?

18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Japan in Italy.

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 Italia

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Where must I live when I apply?

You must be an Italian citizen resident in Italy when you apply.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of Japan in Italy.

Source for Residence requirement

(i) Essere cittadino italiano residente in Italia al momento della domanda;
Embassy of Japan in Italy — Visto per Vacanza-Lavoro (cittadini italiani) | Ambasciata del Giappone in Italia

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Last change on October 2, 2026

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    • Verified evidence added: Maximum age
    • Verified evidence added: Minimum age
    • Verified evidence added: Residence requirement
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