South Korea: PVT still available up to age 32

The South Korean working vacation visa, also known as the Working Holiday Program (PVT), allows young nationals from several countries to travel and work in South Korea for up to one year.

Every year, the program attracts over 45,000 French nationals and almost 5,000 Belgians, who want to take advantage of this unique experience to discover Korean culture, improve their language skills and work locally.

Entry requirements and procedures for a WHP in Korea

Before you apply for a WHP visa for South Korea, it is essential to check whether you meet the requirements:

• Between the ages of 18 and 30 inclusive for French and Belgian participants. However, due to the pandemic, the age limit for French participants has been temporarily raised to 32 years to March 15, 2024. Please note that it is the date of your visa application that determines your age, not the date of departure, which means that if you leave before the 6-month activation period, you can leave at 33 and return at almost 34. ;
• A passport valid for at least 6 months for French nationals and 15 months for Belgians from the date of submission of your visa application;
• A minimum amount of 2,500 in savings on your bank account and provide proof of this with account statements ;
• Subscribe to a insurance covering illness, repatriation, disability, hospitalization and maternity for the duration of your stay.

The application process for a WHP in South Korea

For nationals BelgianTo apply for a visa in France, it is necessary to apply in person and pay the visa fee at the embassy. For the France At present, you don't need to be on site; you can just follow the process:

1. Consult the official website for visa applications,
2. Gather all the documents you need for your application,
3. Validate and send your application to the appropriate authorities.

The only fees to be paid are those of the service intermediary for French nationals (around €60). Note that you don't need to apply for a K-ETA if you have a PVT, as this already includes the procedure.

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