In 1986, the Working Holiday Program started between Japan and Canada
to promote exchange between young people and enhance our relationship.
The Working Holiday Program allows young Canadians to travel to
Japan on a visa which is valid for 12 months from the date it is
issued. The purpose of the Working Holiday Visa is to allow Canadians
to visit Japan primarily for a holiday, but also to allow them to
work to supplement their incomes. Their choices for work are unlimited
except for certain areas.
This program allows the visitor to Japan a great deal of flexibility
and has the potential of providing a unique, unforgettable and rewarding
experience.
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Applicant Prerequisites
be a Canadian citizen currently residing in Canada
intend primarily to holiday in Japan for a specific time period
be between 18 and 30 years of age at the time of application
possess a valid Canadian passport and a return travel ticket
possess reasonable funds for their maintenance during the
period of their initial stay in Japan, including medical expenses
(currently $2,500.00 Canadian for a single person and $3,500.00
Canadian for a married couple)
be in good health and not have a criminal record
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Application Procedure
Procedure for applying for a Working Holiday Visa Applicants for
the Working Holiday Visa are required to submit the following:
Personal history/resume/curriculum vitae typed
on A4 paper
Detailed itinerary of stay in Japan proposed
by applicant
Letter explaining applicant's reasons for applying
for a Working Holiday Visa
note from a physician stating that you are in
good health (proof of a recent medical exam).
In some cases, additional documents may be required.
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Explanatory Material
The process of applying for a Working Holiday Visa is not complicated.
You are required to bring the required documents to the Embassy
of Japan or the Consulates General of Japan and after a short
interview you will be informed if your visa will be processed.
It takes at least one week to process a Working Holiday Visa.
For those people living in areas very far away from the Embassy
of the Consulates General, it is best to call in advance to discuss
your individual situation.
Embassy of Japan
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Embassy of Japan
255 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 9E6
Tel: 613-241-8541
Fax: 613-241-7415
URL: http://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/
Consulate-General of Japan
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Consulate-General of Japan
Suite 3300 Royal Trust Tower,
P.O. Box 10 T-D Centre 77 King Street West Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1A1
Tel: 416-363-7038
Fax: 416-367-9392
URL: http://www.toronto.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/
Consulate-General of Japan
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Consulate-General of Japan
2480 Manulife Place
10180 - 101 Street Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S4
Tel: 780-422-3752
Fax: 780-424-1635
URL: http://www.edmonton.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/
Consulate-General of Japan
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Consulate-General of Japan
600 rue de la Gauchetiere Ouest
Suite 2120 Montreal, Quebec
H3B 4L8
Tel: 514-866-3429
Fax: 514-395-6000
URL: http://www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/
Consulate-General of Japan
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Consulate General of Japan
900 Board of Trade Tower
1177 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C.
V6E 2K9
Tel: 604-684-5868
Fax: 604-684-6939
URL: http://www.vancouver.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/
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Other Information
It is recommended that insurance coverage be arranged
before leaving Canada as under the conditions of employment for
the Working-Holiday visa the period of employment is usually not
long enough to qualify for coverage provided by employers or companies.
Applicants must enter Japan within three months
after the date of issue of the visa.
A period of stay of up to six months will be initially
granted at the port of entry. This may be extended up to another
six months by the Immigration Authorities in Japan.
Working-Holiday visas are single entry. Therefore,
if the Working-Holiday maker has to leave Japan for any reason
and wishes to return, it is essential that the person obtain a
re-entry permit from the Immigration Authorities before leaving
Japan.
Within 90 days of arrival in Japan, Working-Holiday
makers must apply for alien registration at the Local Government
Office near to where they are staying.
If you do work in Japan, remember to ask for a
statement of earnings in English while you are still in Japan
and then contact Revenue Canada for information and/or instructions
once you have returned to Canada.
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