Working holiday
Japan working holiday visa for Australia passport holders
Age limit, length of stay, annual quota and the official application page — for a Australia passport applying to Japan.
The terms for this pair
- You must be between 18 and 30 years old. The age limit is normally assessed on the date the application is submitted, not the date you travel — if you are close to it, apply early.
- The visa allows a stay of up to 12 months.
- No annual quota is recorded for this pair in our dataset. That is not the same as uncapped — some programs genuinely have no cap, and others publish one we have not confirmed against the official page. Check there before assuming places are unlimited.
- MOFA states 18-25, extended to 30 by agreement
Official Japan page → Every figure above was read off that page on 2026-08-08.
Check your age against the limit
Our age calculator works out your age on any given date and flags the working-holiday programs you are still within the age limit for.
Other working-holiday options on a Australia passport
| Host country | Age limit | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 18–35 | 24 months |
| Canada | 18–35 | 24 months |
| South Korea | 18–30 | 12 months |
| Ireland | 18–35 | 12 months |
| France | 18–35 | 12 months |
Who else can apply to Japan
Japan runs working-holiday arrangements with 32 countries and regions in our dataset. The full table, with every partner's terms, is on the parent page.
What this page does not cover
This page states the terms the host government publishes for this passport. It is not an eligibility decision. Not modelled here:
- Proof of funds, health insurance and medical or character checks.
- When the quota opens and how fast it fills.
- Whether you have already held a working-holiday visa for this country — most programs are once in a lifetime.
- Second-year or extension routes, which usually carry their own conditions.
- Which office you must apply from — several programs require you to be outside the host country.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for a Japan working holiday visa on a Australia passport?
You must be between 18 and 30 years old. The age limit is normally assessed on the date the application is submitted, not the date you travel — if you are close to it, apply early.
How long can a Australia passport holder stay in Japan on a working holiday visa?
The visa allows a stay of up to 12 months.
Is there an annual quota for Australia applicants?
Our dataset records no annual quota for Australia applicants to Japan. Some working-holiday programs are uncapped and others publish a cap we have not confirmed, so this is not a statement that places are unlimited — check the official page for the current intake.
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