Welcome to the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. Founded in 1987, JET has sent more than 80,000 participants from around the globe (including more than 39,000 Americans) …

Since 2018, the USA JET Program has switched to a 100% paperless online application. You will create, manage, and submit your 2026 JET Application completely through your online JET …

If you are a permanent resident of the U.S. (living in the U.S. but not a U.S. citizen) you are not eligible to apply for the JET Program in the United States. Please contact the Embassy of …

The JET Program is a competitive employment opportunity that allows professionals to live and work in cities, towns, and villages throughout Japan. Being a JET is an opportunity to work and …

The JET Program application is open once a year between late September to mid-November. All applications must be submitted during this time via our secure online portal.

For JET Program USA: applicants must submit the following application documents to the online application portal by Friday, November 15 at 11:59 HST. Early submission of applications and …

Don’t miss our 2027 Program’s application that will open Fall 2026. Sign up to receive an email notification when the application goes live at jetapplication.com!

To apply for the JET Program, you must prove that you have U.S. nationality, therefore it is not possible to also hold Japanese nationality as a JET participant.

By living and working in the cities and towns of Japan, JET Program participants become a part of their communities in a deeper, more meaningful way than the average American has a chance …

Don’t miss our 2027 Program’s application that will open Fall 2026. Sign up to receive an email notification when the application goes live at jetapplication.com!