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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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Sander Groen heeft mij van A-Z perfect begeleid in de vraagstukken die ik had. Naast het noodzakelijke was Sander altijd bereid om een stapje extra te zetten. Geweldige ervaring gehad.
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Janco van den Bergs
14 November 2025
I had an excellent experience working with Agata Marchwicka. Throughout the entire process, she was incredibly patient, responsive, and supportive. She answered all my questions in detail, guided me clearly at every step, and made a complex...
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Ali Ghannadrad
13 November 2025
Jelle Kroes was super helpful with my situation and helping with immigration. Can highly recommend.
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Eric
12 November 2025
I felt supported throughout the whole process and in loop from beginning to end. I highly recommend Florent!
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Vaanee
12 November 2025
Florent arranged a EU Blue card for an employee & partner. Everything went super smooth and really fast. Great in communication and ofcourse really happy with the outcome. I can recommend him to anyone. Thank you once again!
10
Subtain Malik
10 November 2025
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...
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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!
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Dharmang
30 October 2025
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