🇰🇷 Working Holiday Visa in Daegu, South Korea

✈️ Basic Package Includes

• Group Zoom preparation session (2–4 weeks before arrival)
• Meet & Greet at Incheon Airport (Seoul)
  • Arrival is always on the Friday before the first Monday of each month (see arrival dates in the online application form)
  • Escort to train to Daegu (ticket not included; help provided)
  • Optional Package for arrival journey on public transportation: (KTX Seoul-Dongdaegu, Seoul airport train, Daegu subway, incl. returnable deposit of magnetic card): +60 USD
  • Pickup at Daegu station and escort to accommodation
• 28 nights of accommodation in a shared apartment in Daegu (6-share), extra $350 for twin (you stay in a 2-person room)
• Help with all formalities: (you are accompanied)
  • Alien Registration Card (ARC)
  • Resident registration
  • Tax number
  • Public health system registration
  • Pension fund
  • Pre-paid SIM card
  • Bank account
• Local orientation in Daegu
• Weekly social activity or outing
• Group Job counseling session (90-120 mins)
• CV translation to Korean + formatting for local job market
• 1:1 job search support (60-90 mins)
• Access to an online knowledge base with info on living and working in South Korea
• 1 year of support for all matters related to living and working in Korea; this means that a contact person is available for general questions, assistance etc. via phone, instant messenging system, email and at the office in Daegu for one year from your arrival date.
• **NOTE That your visa must be paid for by yourself and taken care of before you depart. Fees listed at the bottom are subject to change.

📍 Location: Daegu

• South Korea’s 3rd largest city (pop. 2.5 million)

• Between Seoul (1h45m by KTX) and Busan (50m by KTX)* Known for:

  • Vibrant student life (23 universities/colleges)
  • Lower cost of living than Seoul
  • Industries: Fashion, high-tech, electronics
  • Events: Chicken & Beer Festival, Jazz Festival, Colorful Daegu

🏠 Accommodation

• 28 nights in shared apartment (twin or 6-share)
  • 6-share dorm room included in Basic Package ($1,850)
  • 2-person twin room extra $350 for the 28 nights
  • Extra week in 6-person dorm $90
  • Extra week in 2-person twin room $140
• En-suite bath, kitchenette, washing machine, lockers
• Central location, walkable to language school
• Shared lounge, kitchen, Wi-Fi, filtered water

NOTE : If you're planning to book your own place to stay, we can reduce your fee to $1550; however, this basic fee is required in order for us to support you with all other services, including language classes, guaranteed job placemet, all formalities, social outings, job counseling, CV translation, personal job search support session (60-90 mins), online knowledge base, and 1 year of support as mentioned above.

📘 Language Classes

• Provided by “The Box,” Daegu’s largest language school
• Choose: 2 or 4 sessions/week (90 minutes each) for 4 weeks

• $200 extra for 2 sessions/ week for 4 weeks
• $430 extra for 4 sessions/ week for 4 weeks

• Levels: Beginner to Upper-Intermediate
• Daily 2-hour language exchange sessions (free), subject to change at discretion of the school

💼 Job Opportunities in Daegu

Common job opportunities for Working Holiday participants include:

• English Teaching Assistant (No Korean required)
• Childcare/Nanny Roles in English (No Korean required)
• Cafés, Bars, and Restaurants (Basic Korean required)
• Modeling
• Accommodation for Work (e.g., hostels, farms)

Additionally, large companies such as Samsung and Coupang hire staff with little or no Korean language skills for roles like:

• Packing products for shipment
• Loading and unloading goods
• Labeling items

💰 Pay & Work Conditions

• Wage: KRW 9,860/hour (national minimum)
• Hours: Up to 25 hours/week (per visa rules)
• Note: Work is intended as a secondary part of the experience.

🚫 Job Restrictions

Jobs requiring professional licenses—like lead teaching roles or chef positions—are not allowed under the Working Holiday Visa.

💡 Language Learning Encouraged

Learning Korean significantly expands job opportunities and enhances the overall experience.

🌆 Guaranteed Hospitality & Childcare Jobs

We offer guaranteed hospitality and childcare jobs in Seoul, Busan and Daegu (availabilty by city is subjec to change) secured during the 4-week orientation period in Daegu. Participants must travel to Seoul for an interview at their own cost, and can begin working shortly after if everyone agrees. This guaranteed placement costs and extra $375.

🔧 Example Job Roles

• Restaurants, fast food outlets, cafés, pubs, hotels, and guesthouses
• Common tasks include:
  • Serving
  • Kitchen assistance
  • Dishwashing
  • Luggage handling
  • Room service
  • Table setting
  • Cleaning
  • Pizza or burger preparation
  • Other similar duties

💰 Pay & Work Details

• Wage: KRW 9,860/hour (minimum wage) or slightly higher
• Hours: Maximum allowed under the Working Holiday visa

✅ Job Placement Process

• Exact job/employer details are unknown before travel
• Placement is guaranteed shortly after orientation
• If the first interview doesn’t lead to a job, more interviews will be arranged
• Flexibility is essential; participants are expected to accept roles unless they have a valid reason not to

Additional Visa Requirements

• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years (inclusive) at the time of application (see specifics below)
• Have sufficient funds to support yourself for the initial period of your holiday (KRW 3,000,000 minimum)
• Have a return ticket or proof of sufficient funds to purchase one
• Not have previously entered Korea on a Working Holiday Visa
• No criminal record

Payment and Cancellation Terms

• Full payment due at least 30 days before arrival date

• You may also pay in Euro, GBP or CAD at that day's rate by bank transfer. You are responsible for any fee from your bank.

• If you would like to pay by credit card, there is a 3.5% fee

• If paid earlier than 30 days before arrival date and cancelled prior to 31 days before scheduled arrival date, payments are fully refundable, minus applicable banking, exchange rate or credit card fees

• After you have been introduced to our in-country team to start your journey (2-4 weeks prior to arrival is recommended), and/ or if you cancel 31-21 days prior to scheduled arrival date, you will be refunded 50% of your payment.

• If cancelled less than 21 days prior to scheduled arrival date or in case of no show or early program termination there is a 100% cancellation fee

• Change of arrival date at no charge up to 4 weeks prior to scheduled arrival date

• Change of arrival date less than 4 weeks prior to scheduled arrival date: 150 USD change fee

WAIT- Make sure you're old enough- and not too old!

South Korea Working Holiday Visa: Eligibility Overview

• NOTE: VISA FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE, VARY BY COUNTRY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Key Notes

• ** VISA NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
• Minimum age for all participating countries is 18.
• Maximum age varies by nationality. You must apply before your birthday that exceeds the limit.
  • Example: U.S. citizens must apply before their 31st birthday.
  • Example: U.K. citizens must apply before their 36th birthday.
• NOTE: VISA FEES VARY BY COUNTRY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Examples are below. You are responsible for confirming your country's visa fees.
  • US $45USD (post-secondary, recent graduates from uni)
  • Canada $90 USD
  • Ireland 100 Euro
  • UK 225 Euro +60 Euro + Processing
  • Australia 558 AUD
  • NZ 126 NZD
• Once issued, you have one year to enter South Korea for the first time.
• Your permitted stay begins upon entry with the Working Holiday Visa.