Age when applying
Ages 18–30
Inclusive when applying.
References: ARNL1
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Netherlands Working Holiday for Argentines (2026)
Plan your Working Holiday visa application for the Netherlands: review Argentina’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
The Netherlands at a glance
- Age when applying
- Ages 18–30Learn moreReferences: ARNL1
- Annual quota
- 100 per year for ArgentinesLearn moreReferences: ARNL1
- Application dates
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARNL1 ARNL3
- Language requirement
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARNL1
- Length of stay
- Up to 1 yearLearn moreReferences: ARNL1
- Visa fee
- EUR 85Learn moreReferences: ARNL1 ARNL3
- Funds for your stay
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARNL1
- Passport and nationality
- Argentine passport + MVVLearn moreReferences: ARNL1 ARNL2
Source research for Argentine citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in the Netherlands for Argentines (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
Argentine passport + MVV
The Argentine route requires an MVV and permit application in your country of origin, in Buenos Aires. Your passport must have at least six months remaining when the MVV sticker is affixed.
Language requirement
A mandatory language test is not confirmed here. Dutch may help daily life; check each course’s entry requirements before enrolling.
References: ARNL1
Explore Dutch courses →Documents and previous participation
Form 9561 and antecedents appendix
Prepare photo, passport and copies of identity details and stamps, signed antecedents appendix and departure evidence. Check translations and legalisation. Previous regular residence in the Netherlands can prevent participation: contact IND before applying.
The Argentine route includes two documents
The MVV permits entry; the permit establishes residence. Arrange the sticker appointment within three months of IND’s decision. The MVV is valid for 90 days: follow the dates on your document.
Check the tuberculosis exemption
Argentina appears in IND’s tuberculosis-test exemption appendix. Check the current version before completing the declaration; a general form section does not itself make the test compulsory.
Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills before travelling.
Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Step 2
Apply for the Working Holiday visa
Annual quota
100 per year for Argentines
Annual allocation for this nationality, not remaining places. Check the official source before arranging an application.
References: ARNL1
Application dates
No next opening date is confirmed here. After the consular appointment, IND requires the documents and payment within three weeks of the date written on the form by the representation.
Visa fee
EUR 85
The full amount must reach IND within the three-week deadline. Use your V-number as the reference and check whether bank fees reduce the transfer. Confirm payment instructions in the current official form, not on this site.
How to prepare your application
For Argentina, begin the MVV and residence application together at the Dutch representation in your country of origin, then send the file to IND and pay within three weeks as instructed. After a positive decision, book the MVV sticker appointment before travelling.
- Check conditions and form 9561. Consult the official channel for the application round and WHP-ARG appointment in Buenos Aires.
- Attend with form, photo and passport. Keep your confirmation and V-number; an online application intended for another nationality is not a substitute.
- Send the complete application to IND through the channel in the form and pay within three weeks. Check translations and payment evidence.
- Wait for the decision. If approved, arrange the MVV sticker before travel and collection of your permit with IND afterwards.
IND’s decision period is 90 days and may be extended, for example for an incomplete application. Appointment waiting time, the MVV sticker and permit collection are additional steps; this is not a guaranteed travel date. ARNL1
Read official instructionsWe do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.
Step 3
If my visa is approved
Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.
Length of stay
Up to 1 year
The Working Holiday permit cannot be extended. Check your authorised dates: the MVV entry visa is a separate document.
References: ARNL1
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
IND requires sufficient money for your stay and a return ticket or funds to buy one. You must estimate your budget; this page gives no fixed minimum. You may not rely on Dutch public benefits.
References: ARNL1
Travel insurance
Healthcare cover in the Netherlands
You need insurance covering healthcare in the country. Confirm the appropriate policy for your activities, including work, with IND and the insurer.
References: ARNL1
My preparation checklist
Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.
These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.
Step 5
Start my Working Holiday in the Netherlands
Work conditions
Occasional work; no self-employment
Work may fund the holiday, including full-time work, but not the whole year for the same employer. Self-employment is not allowed. This is not unrestricted work permission.
References: ARNL1
Study during your trip
Short study or courses
Cultural exchange is the main purpose. IND permits a short course; no numeric duration is established here. Confirm it before paying.
References: ARNL1
Explore Dutch courses →Collect your permit and register
Notify IND of your entry date before travel and follow its collection instructions and appointment. The form also requires municipal BRP registration, which provides a BSN; prepare your birth certificate with legalisation and translation where required.
Your first days
- Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
- Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
- If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.
Compare other options for Argentines
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use another nationality’s online application?
No. Argentina uses the MVV route and form 9561, started at the representation in the country of origin.
When do I send documents and pay?
Within three weeks from the date written by the representation on the form. Keep your V-number and follow official instructions.
Is a positive decision enough to travel?
Obtain the MVV sticker first. Book its appointment within three months after the decision; your passport needs at least six months of validity when the sticker is placed.
References: ARNL-IND-18
Can I work for the same company all year?
No. Occasional work may support the exchange, but you cannot work the whole year for one employer or be self-employed.
References: ARNL1
Is a tuberculosis test required for Argentina?
Argentina appears on the reviewed exempt-nationalities list. Check the current list; a general form does not automatically impose a test.
References: ARNL4
What do I prepare for municipal registration?
The form specifies BRP registration, which provides a BSN. Prepare your birth certificate, legalisation and translation where required; residence-card collection is a separate appointment.
References: ARNL3
Authorities and guidance
Official contacts for preparing your trip
Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.
Netherlands Embassy in Buenos Aires
Use official contact channels and confirm the WHP-ARG appointment before attending.
Olga Cossettini 831, piso 3, C1107CDC Buenos Aires
Official informationArgentine consular assistance
Check the official directory before travel.
Official informationOfficial sources
Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.
Source research recorded on 18 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.