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Working Holiday Visa Program Exchange between young people is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to foster friendship between nations. For 70 years Japan and Canada have enjoyed a good relationship which has steadily grown. In 1986, the Working Holiday Program started between Japan and Canada to promote exchange between young people and enhance our relationship. The Working Holiday Program allows young Canadians to travel to Japan on a visa which is valid for 12 months from the date it is issued. The purpose of the Working Holiday Visa is to allow Canadians to visit Japan primarily for a holiday, but also to allow them to work to supplement their incomes. Their choices for work are unlimited except for certain areas. This program allows the visitor to Japan a great deal of flexibility and has the potential of providing a unique, unforgettable and rewarding experience. The Working Holiday Visa is currently issued once to a Canadian citizen. This is a program for the exchange of young people and therefore Canadians between the ages of 18 and 30 years are eligible. The Government of Japan, on a reciprocal basis, will issue a single entry visa for the Working Holiday to persons who satisfy each of the requirements listed in this brochure. The process of applying for a Working Holiday Visa is not complicated. You are required to bring the required documents to the Embassy of Japan or the Consulates General of Japan and after a short interview you will be informed if your visa will be processed. It takes at least one week to process a Working Holiday Visa. For those people living in areas very far away from the Embassy of the Consulates General, it is best to call in advance to discuss your individual situation. There are some things you should know before applying for the Working Holiday Program. The Working Holiday Visa is a single-entry visa. If you must leave Japan and wish to return you must obtain a re-entry permit from the Immigration Authorities in Japan before your departure. Within 90 days of arriving in Japan you must apply for alien registration at a Local Government Office close to where you are staying. A period of stay up to six months may be initially granted at the port of entry. This period may be extended up to another six months by the Immigration Authorities in Japan. Life and health insurance should be arranged before you leave Canada under the conditions of the Working Holiday Visa as the period of time you will be employed in Japan is usually too short for you to qualify for coverage by your employer. If you do work in Japan, remember to ask for a statement of earnings in English while you are still in Japan and then contact Revenue Canada for information and/or instructions once you have returned to Canada.
Prerequisites for Working Holiday Visa applicants. Applicants for the Working Holiday Visa must:
Procedure for applying for a Working Holiday Visa Applicants for the Working Holiday Visa are required to submit the following:
Information on the Working Holiday Program may be obtained at the Embassy of Japan in Canada, or any of the Consulates General of Japan in Canada.
Japan Association for Working Holiday Makers (J.A.W.H.M.)
The Japan Association for Working Holiday Makers (J.A.W.H.M.) will assist Canadians and other working holiday makers once they have arrived in Japan. Founded under the responsibility of the Ministry of Labour, J.A.W.H.M. is the only organization in Japan authorized to help working holiday makers. J.A.W.H.M. provides a free job referral service, accommodation information and job counselling meetings. J.A.W.H.M. also provides advice on traveling abroad to Canadians thinking about going to Japan. As part of their mandate, they organize orientation and information exchange meetings, cultural exchange parties and even, study sessions. These activities are performed with the purpose of furthering the friendship between Japan and the countries involved in the Working Holiday Program. If you are thinking about traveling to Japan as a Working Holiday Maker, J.A.W.H.M. is a good place to start. Their advice and guidance regarding work opportunities and accommodation possibilities could make the difference between a memorable stay in Japan and a visit you would like to forget. The J.A.W.H.M. office is open Monday to Friday, 9:30 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 17:30. To register, bring your passport and two photographs to a J.A.W.H.M. office once you arrive in Japan. Registration is free. After registering you will attend a one-on-one counseling meeting. Once you have registered and had your counseling meeting, you are free to use J.A.W.H.M.'s resources. The Japan Association for Working Holiday Makers has three main locations in Japan. You can also visit their website for up-to-date information on what's going on in Japan for Working Holiday Makers.
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