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Japan: Is travel insurance mandatory for the Working Holiday Visa?
According to the guidelines of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), having a health and accident insurance policy is a mandatory and universal requirement for all applicants of the Japan Working Holiday program, without exception of nationality.
Mani Moreira
Mar 62 min read


Can I study with the Japanese Working Holiday Visa?
Redaccion Volare | March 6, 2026 The Japanese government, through the regulations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) , allows visa holders to participate in short-term academic activities, provided that study is not the primary purpose of the stay in the country. One of the most frequent questions for those applying to the Japan Working Holiday program is whether they can use their year abroad to perfect the language or take technical courses. The answer is yes, altho
Mani Moreira
Mar 62 min read


Japan: Available quotas and WHV application calendar
The Japanese government maintains active bilateral youth mobility agreements with more than 30 nations. However, the availability of vacancies and the application system vary drastically depending on the applicant's passport and the Japanese fiscal calendar.
Mani Moreira
Mar 52 min read
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