Every year we are in the top 3 of the best law firms in the Netherlands in the field of client satisfaction.

Every year we are in the top 3 of the best law firms in the Netherlands in the field of client satisfaction.

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.

Need assistance?

Justine can help you

Testimonials
Be in Good Company. Our clients appreciate our excellent and client-oriented service.
9.9
Onze aanvraag bij de IND hebben wij overgelaten aan Kroes Advocaten. Pieter gaf een duidelijke uitleg van het proces en het tijdspad. We hebben regelmatig contact gehad tijdens de gehele procedure. Wij waren altijd op de hoogte van de...
10
Liudmyla Dotsenko
23 December 2024
Great experience overall. Anique was very responsive, friendly, and helpful. She explained things very well so I knew what to expect, and she made the whole process seamless.
10
Aleem
20 December 2024
We arrived in the Netherlands from the UK in Oct. 24 and it can be a bit of a bureaucratic minefield. Absolutely flawless service from Inge from start to finish, helping and guideing us through the processes necessary. Communication was always...
10
Darren
20 December 2024
The entire process with Florent was always streamlined and on point. Communication was always on time. Florent made us gather more document for the IND even before they needed which resulted in a positive response.
10
Casprine
19 December 2024
If you need guided immigration advice and processing, Groen Advocaten is your go to practice.
10
Louay
18 December 2024
I received great support with clear explanations and transparent communication throughout the process. Victoria was always available to answer my questions and took the time to explain everything step by step. A very pleasant experience, and I...
10
Abdul Muthalib
17 December 2024
Ik ben zeer tevreden over hoe mijn advocaat Esther aan mijn zaak heeft gewerkt. De communicatie was helder en duidelijk. Ze is erg vakkundig en ik had een positieve indruk over de professionele service van de firma.
10
Alexandra Barrantes
16 December 2024
I read these reviews to choose this company, and today at the end of my project, I believe that the reviews were correct absolutely. They offered a decent salary and were flexible in terms of payments. But about my good lawyer, dear Esther: she...
10
Hamidreza
11 December 2024
I like to express my gratitude for the outstanding service I received from your firm. The entire process was handled with the utmost professionalism, and I was thoroughly impressed with how smooth and efficient everything was. A special...
10
Tamer
10 December 2024
Do you have a question about the Working Holiday Program?

We handle your data with discretion.

Do you have a question about the Working Holiday Program?

Prefer a telephone answer?

Open contact form Contact form