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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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Marina
5 July 2026
I feel deeply greatful by the legal support from Kroes Advocaten firm, more specifically by Anique van den Broek, who advised me on every step of the way to obtain my Dutch permanent residence permit. She knew exactly how to handle my case and...
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2 July 2026
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30 June 2026
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27 June 2026
Thanks to Sander Groen I had a very smooth and easy process with my application. Thanks for it again, highly recommend the service.
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24 June 2026
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23 June 2026
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17 June 2026
I had a great experience with Kroes Advocaten. The lawyer that helped me with my case was very responsive, knowledgeable, kind and competent. They helped me with my issue in a very short time.
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Regina
16 June 2026
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12 June 2026
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