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Working Holiday Visa
VisasBelgiumWorking Holiday Visa
BelgiumBelgium•Europe
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Working Holiday Visa

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 months

Estimated Cost

€80 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Work and travel authorization for young adults aged 18-30 from partner countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan) to live and work for up to 1 year.

Belgium's Working Holiday Visa is a bilateral cultural and work exchange program for young adults aged 18–30 from partner countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan). The program allows participants to work and travel in Belgium for up to one year while gaining international experience and cultural immersion.

Applicants must have EUR 2,500 in available funds and provide a legalized certificate of good conduct (no criminal record, not older than 6 months) from their country of citizenship or residence. Processing typically takes one month; complications may extend it to three months.

This visa is ideal for young professionals and travelers from qualifying countries seeking a year of work and cultural exchange in Belgium without a pre-arranged job offer.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Eligible Nationalities (5)

AustraliaAustraliaCanadaCanadaNew ZealandNew ZealandSouth KoreaSouth KoreaTaiwanTaiwan

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum savings: 2500

Health insurance required

Age: 18-30

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

2,500 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of funds

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Fast work authorization - start working immediately upon visa grant in Belgium
  • Up to 1 year to work and travel in Belgium without job offer requirement
  • Low minimum savings barrier at EUR 2,500 only
  • Open to multiple nationalities including AU, CA, NZ, KR, TW
  • No education requirement - open to applicants of all skill levels
  • Straightforward online application portal at visaonweb.diplomatie.be
  • No dependents permitted - simplified sponsorship process for solo travelers

Worth Knowing

  • Processing takes 1-3 months; standard processing is approximately 1 month
  • Criminal record certificate must be recent (not older than 6 months) from home country
  • Not renewable - single one-year authorization only, no pathway to extend
  • No pathway to permanent residence - strictly temporary working holiday status
  • Limited to 12 months maximum - must return or transition to another visa type
  • Only available to citizens of AU, CA, NZ, KR, or TW - restricted bilateral agreement
  • Not renewable and no PR pathway - strictly temporary, must leave or change status after 1 year
  • Dual intent not permitted - must intend to return home, not settle permanently

Application Process

1

Check qualification: Confirm Taiwanese nationality and age 18-30

2

Prepare documents: Gather passport and proof of funds

3

Apply at embassy: Submit at Belgian or Taiwanese embassy

4

Pay fee: Pay EUR 180 visa fee

5

Receive visa: Obtain working holiday visa

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Working Holiday Application—

Verified Claims (4)

Last verified Jun 26, 2026
Criminal Policy
All applicants must provide a legalized certificate of good conduct (no criminal convictions) from t…
dofi.ibz.be
Application Portal
https://visaonweb.diplomatie.be/en/Account/Register
taipei.diplomatie.belgium.be
Processing Estimates
{"minDays":30,"maxDays":90}
australia.diplomatie.belgium.be
Processing Time
Approximately 1 month (standard); up to 3 months if complications arise
australia.diplomatie.belgium.be
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