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Belgium Working Holiday Programme

15 facts quoted from the official source

For citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Taiwan or South Korea aged 18 to 30 whose primary purpose is a holiday.

Savings required
€2,500
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
10
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age MaxThe applicant must be no older than 30 when applying.
  • Age MinThe applicant must be at least 18.
  • Character, security and admissibilityMedical and criminal-record certificates are required.
  • Financial means and return travelA return ticket or funds to buy one are required.
  • Funds Eur MinBelgium requires at least EUR 2,500 for the first part of the stay.checked 2026-07-26
  • Holiday or cultural experience as the primary purposeHoliday must remain the main purpose.
  • Nationality or statusOnly citizens of the five agreement partners are eligible.
  • One participation only, and prior visa historyA person cannot previously have benefited from the Belgian programme.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceInsurance coverage is required.
  • Passport, travel document and visa classThe applicant applies abroad for a national D visa.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryBelgium lists five partner jurisdictions and generally requires age 18-30, funds, insurance, health and character documents.
  • Official source basisBelgium lists five partner jurisdictions and generally requires age 18-30, funds, insurance, health and character documents.
  • Permit MonthsThe authorization is valid for twelve months.
  • Report summaryBelgium lists five partner jurisdictions and generally requires age 18-30, funds, insurance, health and character documents.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal and change of statusThe authorization cannot be renewed.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Belgium?
The official source states: For citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Taiwan or South Korea aged 18 to 30 whose primary purpose is a holiday.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: A return ticket or funds to buy one are required. The lowest published threshold is €2,500 (savings).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Insurance coverage is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official dofi.ibz.be page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source dofi.ibz.beLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Belgium government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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