Panama Added to Japan’s Working Holiday Programme
AKIRA YAMAMOTO.AKIRAJapan and Panama launched their Working Holiday Programme in November 2026. This brings the number of countries and regions participating in Japan’s programme to 33. The annual quota for working holiday visas issued to Panamanian nationals is 100.
The programme allows participants to spend their holidays in the partner country while gaining a deeper understanding of its culture and way of life. Participants may also work as an incidental activity to supplement their travel and living expenses during their stay.
Panamanian nationals applying for a Japanese working holiday visa must meet certain requirements, including residing in Panama at the time of application, being between 18 and 30 years of age, and having sufficient funds to cover their initial stay. Applications must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan in Panama.
Employers in Japan should be aware that the programme is primarily intended for holidays. Employment must remain incidental to that purpose. Participants are also prohibited from working in certain establishments, including those involving adult entertainment or gambling. When hiring a working holiday participant, employers should check both the residence card and the “Designation” document attached to the passport to confirm the scope of permitted activities.
For details, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (Working Holiday Programme, in Japanese) and the Embassy of Japan in Panama website (in Spanish).
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