South Korea

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South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, occupies the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula, a landmass strategically positioned between China to the west and Japan to the east. To its north, it shares a land border with North Korea. Its geography, characterized by mountains, plains, and a long coastline, made it both a natural fortress and a trade conduit in East Asia. South Korea has a temperate climate, while the coastal areas experience milder winters compared to the inland regions. Seoul is the capital of South Korea and its largest city. The population of the country is approximately 52 million people, of whom around half live in the urban area around Seoul. Other major urban centers include Busan, Incheon, and Daegu. The economy is among the most developed in the world, especially in the areas of high-tech, IT and the automotive industry. South Korea is a democratic Republic with a presidential system. The President serves as both head of state and government, overseeing the executive branch. The official language is Korean.

Conditions of eligibility and practical arrangements
1.       ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS TO BE MET AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:
  • must be aged between eighteen (18) and thirty-five (35) inclusive at the time of application
  • hold a Luxembourg passport valid for at least 15 months from the date of issue of the visa
  • not be accompanied by dependents (e.g. dependent children)
  • have sufficient financial means to support themselves locally
  • have a return ticket or sufficient financial means to purchase one
  • meet the health criteria required to obtain a medical certificate
  • have a clean criminal record
  • not have previously participated in the Working Holiday Program for Luxembourg
  • pay visa application fee

 

 

2.  ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS TO BE MET AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:
  • 1 application form filled and signed
  • 2 2-inch color passport photos
  • passport valid for at least 15 months from the date of issue of the visa
  • criminal record extract, less than 3 months old
  • medical certificate
  • a signed cover letter in English
  • a CV in English
  • proof of sufficient resources
  • proof of accommodation for the first 15 days (hotel reservation, or letter of invitation with copy of ID)
  • health insurance covering accidents at work and healthcare, including medical costs hospitalization and repatriation for their entire stay.

 

3. How to apply for a Working Holiday Program visa for Luxembourg:

Luxembourg citizens must submit their application to:

Embassy of South Corea in Brussels

Terhulpsesteenweg 173-175

1170 WATERMAAL-BOSVOORDE – Bruxelles

Tél:  (+32) 2 6755777

Courriel : eukorea@mofa.go.kr

Site web : https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/be-en/index.do

 

4. Further information
  • Working Holiday Program visas are issued to a maximum quota of 100 participants per year and is free of charge.
  • Luxembourg applicants will receive a long-stay, multiple-entry visa for 12 months. No extensions or changes in visa type will be authorized thereafter.
  • Luxembourg participants must register with the office of the Korea Immigration Service with jurisdiction over their residence within 90 days of their arrival.
  • Participants are authorized to take up temporary employment with one or more employers during the period covered by the long-stay visa, unless the position requires specific permission from the Korea Immigration Service.
  • Beneficiaries of this visa are not eligible for unemployment benefits or social welfare.