Japan Expands Working Holiday Visa Access for 9 Nations
Japan's government has confirmed that nine countries will enjoy unlimited access to its Working Holiday Programme, which allows young nationals to live and work in Japan for an extended period without an annual cap on visa issuance. The countries listed by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs are Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Estonia (with a limit of 100 visas for Estonians going to Japan), and Finland (with a limit of 200 visas for Finns going to Japan).
The Working Holiday Programme began in 1980 with Australia and has since expanded to include 32 countries and regions. While most partner countries face fixed annual visa limits, this select group does not.
Japan has also been expanding its agreements, with Malta and Italy being recent additions in 2026, although these two countries still have annual caps.
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