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Study in Czech Republic

The working holiday visa can be used once and lasts up to one ye⁠a⁠r⁠.

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Studying in Czech Republic: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

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Step 2 — Know your options

Ways to study in Czech Repub⁠l⁠i⁠c

Choose a different route, and the permit you need chang⁠e⁠s⁠.

Live in the Czech Republic on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

  • Working Holiday Visa (long-term visa)

Who it suits:For people who want to travel and live in the Czech Republic for a whi⁠l⁠e⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠30 · up to one year · once only

Can you work?

Work without a work permit

Cost

No application fee

For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.

Sources (official government pages)
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Step 3 — Get ready

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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for the Czech Republic's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You must be between 18 and 30 when the embassy accepts your application, and you can apply up to the day before your 31st birthd⁠a⁠y⁠.
How many times can I join the Czech Republic's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
Only once. Anyone who has previously been issued a Czech working holiday visa cannot apply, and the visa is not issued to the same person more than on⁠c⁠e⁠.
Where do I app⁠l⁠y⁠?
You apply in person at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Tokyo. Applications by proxy are not accepted. Beforehand, you send an appointment request by email as the embassy instruc⁠t⁠s⁠.
Can I go to the Czech Republic without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japanese citizens can enter without a visa for short non-⁠profit stays, for up to 90 days in total in any 180-⁠day period. If the purpose is employment, a visa for employment is requir⁠e⁠d⁠.