Working Holiday Visas for Canadians Going to Japan

Last Updated: November 2007

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Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

be aged between 18 and 30 at the time of application
be a Canadian citizen
be resident in Canada at the time of application
not have previously participated in this Working Holiday Program
intend to primarily holiday in Japan
meet health and character requirements

Visa Fee

No fee. Woohoo!

Proof of Funds

You must possess a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket as well as a minimum of CDN$2,500.

Quota

No known quota.

Validity

Visa is issued for an initial stay of 6 months that may be extended another 6 months.

Employment Restrictions

May not be employed as receptionist, dancer, singer, musician, acrobat etc. at places of entertainment which might endanger "good morals and manners".

Re-Entry

The visa is single entry. If you wish to leave Japan and return you must obtain a re-entry permit from the Immigration Bureau.

How to Apply

Applications must be made in person at the Embassy or the closest consular office (see information below) and must show up with all of the following documents:

Valid Canadian passport
Completed application form
Photos (passport size, approx. 45mm x 45mm)
Personal history/resume/curriculum vitae
Detailed itinerary of stay in Japan proposed by applicant
Letter explaining your reasons for a Working-Holiday visa
Note from physician stating that you are in good health (proof of a recent medical examiniation)
Actual return airline ticket
Minimum CDN$2,500 in Travellers Cheques ($3,500 for married couple)

General Comments

All foreigners who intend on staying in Japan for longer than 90 days must apply for an alien registration card within their first 90 days. The application can be made at a local municipal office (city hall) and must be carried with you at all times.

Contact Details

Embassy of Japan in Canada
255 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9E6

Phone: (613) 241-8541
Fax: (613) 241-7415
Email: infocul@embjapan.ca

Consulate-General of Japan - Toronto
Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower, Suite 2702
P.O. Box 10
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, ON
M5K 1A1

Phone: (416) 363-7038
Fax: (416) 367-9392

Consulate-General of Japan - Montreal
600 de la Gauchetière Street West, Suite 2120
Montreal, QC
H3B 4L8

Phone: (514) 866-3429
Fax: (514) 395-6000

Consulate-General of Japan - Calgary
#2300 TransCanada Tower
450-1st Street SW
Calgary, AB
T2P 5H1

Phone: (403) 294-0782
Fax: (403) 294-1645

Consulate-General of Japan - Vancouver
1177 Hastings Street West, Suite 900
Vancouver, BC
V6E 2K9

Phone: (604) 684-5868
Fax: (604) 684-6939

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