Getting a working holiday visa in Japan

[MichaelC]

Also I am 31 years old, so I would not be able to get a working holiday visa from Japan...not sure if I could in Korea.

I dont know if this would make it very difficult for me to find work in Japan.

[gfell]

Unfortunately, US citizens cannot apply a working holiday visa to Japan.

Citizens can apply if they are from:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Canada
• Korea
• Germany
• United Kingdom

To apply to Korea for a working holiday visa, you need to be aged under 30 at the time of application.

[MichaelC]

Originally Posted by gfell

Unfortunately, US citizens cannot apply a working holiday visa to Japan.

Citizens can apply if they are from:

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Canada
• Korea
• Germany
• United Kingdom

To apply to Korea for a working holiday visa, you need to be aged under 30 at the time of application.

So are you saying I am completely out of luck???

[gfell]

Unfortunately not much is going in your favour.

Though, many do head to Japan and Korea without a working holiday visa and get sponsorship. If you have a Bachelor degree and TEFL certificate, then there should be no problem for you.

[MichaelC]

Originally Posted by gfell

Unfortunately not much is going in your favour.

Though, many do head to Japan and Korea without a working holiday visa and get sponsorship. If you have a Bachelor degree and TEFL certificate, then there should be no problem for you.

I do have a BA in Art History & will have a BA in English(British Lit concentration) by September '06

I will also have TEFL certificate by Sept '06

I was not planning a move until April '07

Does seem the deck is stacked against me. Seems sad that 31-32 is deemed too old.

You have been a great help. If I ever make it to Japan I will be happy to buy you a beverage of your choice

[gfell]

Pleasure to help and good luck with things!