How to study in Italy
Compare each route by stay and permit, work rights, cost and who it suits. Sources are under each row.
How do you get there?
Choose a different route, and the permit you need changes.
Live in Italy on a working holiday
- Working Holiday Visa
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Italy for a while.
- Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to one year from entry
You must be a Japanese citizen living in Japan and aged 18 to 30 when you apply. You may stay up to one year from the date of entry. The Japanese MOFA list gives an annual quota of 500.
- Can you work?
Temporary work allowed
You may take temporary work to support your stay.
- Cost
Funds EUR 10,400
You must show funds equivalent to EUR 10,400 for a year, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 of medical costs.
Live in Italy on a working holiday
- Working Holiday Visa
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Italy for a while.
Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to one year from entry
You must be a Japanese citizen living in Japan and aged 18 to 30 when you apply. You may stay up to one year from the date of entry. The Japanese MOFA list gives an annual quota of 500.
Can you work?
Temporary work allowed
You may take temporary work to support your stay.
Cost
Funds EUR 10,400
You must show funds equivalent to EUR 10,400 for a year, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 of medical costs.
For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 28, 2026.
Sources (official government pages)
Live in Italy on a working holiday・Source: Embassy of Italy in Tokyo: entry into force of the Italy–Japan Working Holiday agreement (1 April 2026)Embassy of Italy in Tokyo: checklist for the Working Holiday visaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations)Consulate General of Italy in Osaka: checklist for the Working Holiday visa
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