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What ages can apply?
18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Italy. Source for Age Select the same information icon to close.Avere un'età compresa tra i 18 e i 30 anni inclusi (31 anni non compiuti) al momento della domanda
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Italy — https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/it-it/brd/m_22214/view.do?seq=10
Where must I live when I apply?
You must be an Italian citizen physically present in Italy when you apply.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Italy. Source for Residence requirement Select the same information icon to close.Essere cittadino italiano e presente in Italia al momento della domanda
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Italy — https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/it-it/brd/m_22214/view.do?seq=10
Where must I be when the visa is granted?
You must be in the country of your nationality both when applying for the visa and when it is granted. Korea does not grant working holiday visas to applicants who are in Korea.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Working Holiday Info Center, Overseas Koreans Agency. Source for Location when the visa is granted Select the same information icon to close.All working holiday visa applications must be made in your home country. You must be in the country of your nationality when you apply for this visa and when your visa is granted. Working holiday visas are not granted for those in Korea.
Working Holiday Info Center, Overseas Koreans Agency — https://whic.mofa.go.kr/contents.do?menuNo=90&contentsNo=38
Last change on October 2, 2026
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All status updates- Verified evidence added: Maximum age
- Verified evidence added: Minimum age
- Verified evidence added: Location when the visa is granted
- Verified evidence added: Residence requirement