Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong announced the application schedule for working holiday visa and provided “Working Holiday Visa for Japan - Application Guidelines for 2026” to interested applicants.

The first period will be opened for application on 12 January 2026 (Monday) and closed on 23 January 2026 (Friday). Application results will be announced on 20 February 2026 (Friday).

For details on the Scheme, please visit the webpage of Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong at https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/working_holiday.html.

Ends/Monday, January 5, 2026