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Working Holiday Program

For which foreigners?

Foreigners from Argentina,  Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Japan, Uruguay, South Korea and Taiwan can easily obtain a residence permit for the Netherlands. It is a residence permit to get acquainted with Dutch culture and society. This permit allows this group of foreigners also work under some restricted conditions.

For Argentinians, Canadians, citizens of Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan the Working Holiday Program applies. For Australians and New Zealanders a similar program is called the Working Holiday Scheme.

Conditions

To be eligible for this residence permit, the foreign national must not be older than 30 years. Furthermore, the foreign national must demonstrate that he has sufficient means of subsistence to be able to buy an airline ticket to the country of origin.

Work without work permit

Foreigners holding a WHP / WHS permit are only allowed to do 'incidental work'. Incidental means:

  • In any case not working on a fulltime employment contract with a duration of one year. A shorter period, or part time is allowed.

The residence permit issued is valid for no longer than one year, and can not be renewed.

Foreigners holding a Working Holiday Program or Working Holiday Scheme permit that wishes to remain in the Netherlands following the expiry of their residence permit, may apply for another, indicating the purpose thereof. Candidates then have to be able to meet the requirements of the residence visit being applied for.

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Florent was a superb attorney in every way. He provided clear explanations to me along the way from application for my residency permit, how to register, schedule appointments with IND for biometrics, stamps, and passport stickers, to the...
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Cathy
6 November 2025
I had an excellent experience working with Dilara on matters related to obtaining Dutch nationality and renouncing my previous citizenship for myself and my family. She demonstrated outstanding professionalism and a deep understanding of the...
10
Andrey
4 November 2025
Ik werd vriendelijk en professioneel geholpen door Irene met mijn burgerschapaanvraag die door de gemeente vrijwel vastgelopen was. Ik was ten einde raad maar Irene luisterde aandachtig en kwam snel met een duidelijk actieplan om mijn zaak weer...
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Craig
30 October 2025
The general care and attention to detail that was showcased and provided was immaculate and I would absolutely recommend it to anybody with Immigration issues!
10
Dharmang
30 October 2025
Overall - good communication, clear understanding of our situation and the casus we had, supportive and informative experience. I already have reached out to multiple other lawyer companies and had received another consultation. Only Anique...
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Lyubomir
29 October 2025
When me and my partner were seeking services for our spouse visa we really wanted a firm who understood our scenario which was a bit complex. Working with Esther from the very beginning of our journey was smooth every step of the way and she...
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Dewayna Marie Rose
28 October 2025
Dear Kroes Advocaten Team, I would like to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding work your firm has done on my case. Your professionalism, dedication, and expertise have made a truly positive difference in my...
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Abdirizak Mohamud Ali
24 October 2025
I am writing to express my sincerest thanks for your outstanding representation in my recent case concerning my permanent resident. I’m waiting for 10 years to get a PR . For helping of Atty. Anique en atty. Inge and the rest of KROES...
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24 October 2025
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