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Working Holiday Visa
Application Support

$200

The Working Holiday Visa is one of the easiest ways to live in Japan for 1–2 years, work, travel, and decide if long-term life here is really for you.

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Working Holiday Visa Application Support

1. What is the Working Holiday Visa and who is it for?

The Working Holiday Visa is a special agreement between Japan and certain countries that lets young people:

  • Live in Japan for an extended period (usually up to 1 year, sometimes longer depending on nationality)
  • Work to support their stay (mostly in casual or part-time jobs)
  • Travel freely inside Japan and enjoy daily life, not just short tourism

2. What You Get With Our Support

This service is for people who are eligible (or likely eligible) for a Working Holiday Visa and want help preparing a clear, well-organised application so they don’t make simple mistakes.

What’s included:

  • Personalised document checklist
     A clear list of everything you need for the Working Holiday Visa based on your nationality and your Japanese embassy/consulate (forms, passport, photos, bank statements, activity plan, etc.).
  • Application form guidance
     Step-by-step support for filling in the visa application form(s). We explain what each question is asking, what to avoid, and then review your completed forms for mistakes or inconsistencies.
  • Working Holiday activity plan support
     Help creating or refining your activity plan (how you plan to spend your time in Japan) so it looks realistic and easy for the embassy staff to understand.
  • Proof of funds preparation support
     Guidance on how to present your savings / income (bank statements, balance certificates, sponsor support) in a clear way that matches your embassy’s public requirements.
  • Supporting document assistance
     Suggestions and review for extra documents such as CV/resume, simple motivation letter, itinerary, or explanation letters if needed.
  • Application file organisation
     Help arranging your documents in a logical order and format, so your file looks complete and professional, not messy.
  • Submission instructions
     Clear instructions on where and how to apply (appointment, walk-in, VFS, etc., depending on your country), and what to bring on the day.
  • Follow-up document support
     If the embassy asks for extra documents or clarification, we help you understand the request and prepare a clear response.

Q&A helpdesk during your application period
 You can ask questions while you prepare. If you’re unsure about a requirement, wording, or next step, you can message us instead of guessing.

Important:

  • We do not act as your lawyer or gyoseishoshi.
  • We do not guarantee approval.

The final decision is always made by the Japanese embassy/consulate.

3. How Long You Can Stay on a Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday Visa lets you live in Japan for an extended period, but the exact length depends on your nationality and Japan’s agreement with your country.

Very generally (this is only a guide; always check your embassy website):

  • Many countries: up to 1 year in Japan
  • Some (e.g. Australia): up to 18 months
  • Some (e.g. Canada, UK and a few others): up to 2 years total (sometimes split into two periods)

We can help you understand the information in simple English, but the official rules are always what your Japanese embassy/consulate says on their website.

4. Main Perks of the Working Holiday Route

For many young people, this is the most flexible, fun, and realistic way to test real life in Japan.

Some key benefits:

  • Live in Japan for 1–2 years
     Enough time to actually settle into daily life, not just visit.
  • Work to support your stay
     You are allowed to work (within the conditions agreed between Japan and your country), usually in part-time or casual jobs. This helps you cover daily costs.
  • Freedom to move and explore
     You can travel around Japan, try different cities, and discover where you might want to live long-term.
  • Time to learn Japanese properly
     You can attend language schools, join community classes, or self-study while actually using Japanese in real life.
  • A bridge to a future work visa
     While on a Working Holiday, you can meet employers, show your skills, and if a company likes you, they may later sponsor you for a proper work visa.

Lower barrier than a direct work visa
 You don’t need a job offer before coming. The concept is holiday + work, not “lifetime career” from day one.

5. Criteria to Apply

Each country has its own detailed conditions, but common Working Holiday Visa criteria usually include:

  • Nationality:
    You must hold a passport from a country that has a Working Holiday agreement with Japan.
  • Age:
    Typically 18 to 30 years old at the time of application.
     (Some specific agreements may have slightly different upper limits or conditions.)
  • Purpose:
     The main purpose must be to have a holiday in Japan with the option to work to support your stay, not purely to work full-time from day one.
  • Financial requirements:
     You need to show enough savings to support yourself at the start of your stay.
    • This is normally proven through bank statements or a balance certificate.
    • The required amount is different for each country and is listed on your Japanese embassy website.
  • Flight ticket / funds:
     Many embassies require either:
    • A return ticket, or
    • Enough additional funds to buy a return ticket later.
  • Health and background
    • Generally good health (some embassies may ask for a medical certificate).
    • No serious criminal record (police certificate may be required).
  • One-time use (for many nationalities)
     For many countries, you can use the Working Holiday Visa only once in your lifetime, so it’s important to plan well.

We will guide you to check the official conditions on your local Japanese embassy/consulate website and then help you match your documents to those rules.

6. Locations Available

Good news: the Working Holiday Visa itself does not restrict you to one city.

With a valid Working Holiday Visa:

  • You are free to live anywhere in Japan
    • Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Okinawa, Hokkaido, small towns, etc.
  • You can move between areas during your stay (within the length and conditions of your visa).

So you’re not locked into one region – you can explore and decide what feels right for you.

(Our deepest relocation support is based in Tokyo, but the visa itself allows you to choose your location.)

7. Typical Other Costs You Need to Plan For

Our Visa Application Support fee only covers our support service. You should also budget for:

  • Embassy / consulate fee
     Some embassies charge a visa fee, some don’t; it depends on your nationality.
  • Plane tickets
     One-way or return ticket to Japan, depending on what your embassy requires and your personal plan.
  • Insurance
     Many embassies expect proof of travel or health insurance covering your stay in Japan.
  • Accommodation costs
    • First month’s rent (share house, guesthouse, apartment, etc.)
    • Possible deposit, key money, or move-in fees (varies a lot by property and city).
  • Monthly living costs in Japan (very rough guide, especially for Tokyo):
      • Rent in a share house or small room
      • Food
      • Transport (train/metro)
      • Phone / data
      • Daily expenses
        Many Working Holiday makers aim for at least ¥120,000–¥180,000 per month as a basic living budget, but your lifestyle and housing choice matter a lot.
  • Extra documents
    • Bank certificates
    • Medical certificates
    • Police clearances
    • Translations, if needed

We can help you estimate a realistic budget based on where you want to stay and how you want to live.

8. Procedure to Apply (with JoynOne Support)

Here’s how it usually works if you use JoynOne Working Holiday Visa Application Support:

  1. Check basic eligibility
     You first read the Working Holiday conditions on your Japanese embassy website and confirm you broadly match the nationality, age, and financial requirements.
  2. Contact us and choose the Working Holiday support package
     You tell us your situation (age, nationality, savings, plans).
     If it looks realistic, you can purchase our Visa Application Support for the Working Holiday route.
  3. Receive your personalised document checklist
     We send you a clear list of documents and forms to prepare, tailored to your embassy.
  4. Prepare and upload your documents
     You gather your documents, fill in draft forms, write your activity plan, and upload everything to us for review.
  5. We review and refine your file
     We check your documents for completeness, clarity, and consistency, highlight weak or missing points, and give you suggestions to improve them.
     You correct and resubmit until things look solid.
  6. Submit to the embassy/consulate
     With your improved file, you go to the embassy/consulate (or follow their procedure) and formally lodge your application.

Wait for the result
 While you wait, we are available for questions.
 The embassy/consulate then contacts you directly with the decision.

9. Typical Timeline – From Application to Result

Timing can vary a lot by country, embassy, and your own speed. But a common pattern looks like this:

  • 1–4 weeks: Preparation with JoynOne
    • Checking your eligibility
    • Purchasing support
    • Gathering all documents
    • Drafting your activity plan and forms
    • Passing through our review and correction cycle
  • 1–3 weeks: Embassy processing time
      • After you submit, many embassies take roughly 1–2 weeks to process Working Holiday applications, but it can be shorter or longer depending on season and workload.

So overall, expect something like:

Rough total timeline: 3–7 weeks
from “I’m serious about applying” to visa result.

We will help you plan backwards from your desired arrival date so you don’t rush everything at the last minute.

10. After Your Visa Is Successfully Approved

Getting your Working Holiday Visa approved is only half the journey. You still need to actually start living in Japan.

This is where our JoynOne Relocation & Life Setup Support comes in, via our main service at JoynTokyo.

Through this package, we help you with the “everything else” part of moving:

  • Housing support
     Help finding foreigner-friendly accommodation (especially in Tokyo), understanding contracts, and avoiding common traps.
  • City hall paperwork
     Guidance on address registration, MyNumber, and other basic procedures you’ll need to complete soon after arrival.
  • Health insurance enrolment
     Support with joining National Health Insurance or understanding what to do if your situation is different.
  • Phone, SIM / eSIM, and WiFi setup
     Help choosing and setting up a phone plan or eSIM so you can use data and calls from day one.
  • Banking & payments guidance
     Support understanding your options for Japanese bank accounts (where realistic) or alternatives, plus how to handle bills and everyday payments.
  • Daily life & problem-solving support
     A friendly point of contact when you’re confused by letters, forms, systems, or need help figuring out how Japan “actually works”.
  • JoynOne

Working Holiday Visa
Application Support

The Working Holiday Visa is one of the easiest ways to live in Japan for 1–2 years, work, travel, and decide if long-term life here is really for you.

Am I eligible?

I am eligible!

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