PolandJapan

Your to-do list

The essentials to sort out before you fly.

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Looking for informationYou're already doing it: reading up on the working holiday in Japan is the first step.
Check the validity of your passportIt should stay valid for your whole stay. Aim for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date.
Obtain a bank statementProof of funds for Japan: Enough for the first part of your stay, plus a return ticket or money for one. Ask your bank for an English version.
Passport photosOne current photo, 4.5 × 3.5 cm, taken straight on against a light background, without headwear.Source: Embassy of Japan in Poland
Open a multi-currency accountA Wise or Revolut account lets you hold and spend local currency in Japan without high bank fees while you wait for a local account.
Purchase travel insuranceIt must cover medical care, hospital stays and repatriation for the full length of your visa.
Get your eSIMSet it up before you fly so you have data the moment you land in Japan.
Prepare your CV for the local job marketOptionalAdapt your CV to how employers in Japan expect it: the usual format, length and whether a photo is included. Have an English version ready.
Book your flightMany programmes ask for a flight booking or proof of funds for a ticket when you apply, so you may need to book before your visa is approved. Pick a flexible or refundable fare in case of delays, and keep the booking handy for border control.

PolandJapan

The essentials to sort out before you fly.

1 of 9 done

Looking for informationYou're already doing it: reading up on the working holiday in Japan is the first step.
Check the validity of your passportIt should stay valid for your whole stay. Aim for at least 6 months beyond your planned return date.
Obtain a bank statementProof of funds for Japan: Enough for the first part of your stay, plus a return ticket or money for one. Ask your bank for an English version.
Passport photosOne current photo, 4.5 × 3.5 cm, taken straight on against a light background, without headwear.Source: Embassy of Japan in Poland
Open a multi-currency accountA Wise or Revolut account lets you hold and spend local currency in Japan without high bank fees while you wait for a local account.
Purchase travel insuranceIt must cover medical care, hospital stays and repatriation for the full length of your visa.
Get your eSIMSet it up before you fly so you have data the moment you land in Japan.
Prepare your CV for the local job marketOptionalAdapt your CV to how employers in Japan expect it: the usual format, length and whether a photo is included. Have an English version ready.
Book your flightMany programmes ask for a flight booking or proof of funds for a ticket when you apply, so you may need to book before your visa is approved. Pick a flexible or refundable fare in case of delays, and keep the booking handy for border control.