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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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MOHAMMED
24 July 2026
I had an excellent experience working with my lawyer Sheryl Goldberg throughout my EU long-term residence permit application. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. She guided me through every step of the...
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Nayiri Khatcherian
24 July 2026
I was recommended this team based on my personal situation and Inge te Pas was there to help and provide reassuring information along the way. Every question I had, she had and answer. My case was handled very smoothly and professionally from...
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Savannah Robertson
22 July 2026
Edward van Kempen helped me throughout the process of moving to the Netherlands. During the entire process, Edward was transparent and honest. He focused on finding solutions rather than on the problems.
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Mario Pires
22 July 2026
Anique den Broek handled my case incredibly efficiently and delivered the desired outcome in no time. It was impressive to see how quickly my application was submitted and how promptly the government agency responded. The entire process was...
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Meenakshi
22 July 2026
I always use Kroes for myself and my employees' immigration matters including their families as well as my company's IND affairs. Mr. Florent is my source of guidance, developer and solution provider in all cases. More than a dozen cases,...
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Cagatay
21 July 2026
Zeer tevreden met de diensten van Kroes Advocaten. Bijzonder goed geholpen door Florent. Florent is professioneel, heeft kennis ter zake en altijd snelle response met een duidelijk plan van aanpak waarin alle opties aan bod komen en...
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ASE
21 July 2026
Residence permit renewal for all family members was submitted promptly, with necessary documentation corrections and updates on application progress provided by Sander in timely manner. Phone consultation also was very helpful and responsive.
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Vuk
20 July 2026
It was wonderful to see how quickly my application was submitted to the government agency and more surprising that the govt. agency also responded to them very swiftly. It was exceptionally easy and convenient to get my business taken care of...
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Ammaan
20 July 2026
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