Age
18–30 at application
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Australian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Belgium for Australians (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
The official mission establishes the Australian route and delegates its current document checklist to VFS. The June 2023 explanation and January 2026 checklist differ on insurance, and provider fee rows require clarification.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 at applicationLearn moreReferences: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 1 yearLearn moreReferences: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
- Initial funds
- At least EUR 2,500 plus return travelLearn moreReferences: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
- Study
- Up to 3 months in totalLearn moreReferences: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
- Work
- No maximum employment period specified in the agreementLearn moreReferences: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Australia →BelgiumWorking Holiday in Belgium for Australians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 1 year
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Initial funds
At least EUR 2,500 plus return travel
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Visa fee
Delegated page has inconsistent EUR 0/AUD 324 visa row, AUD 76 service charge and separate administrative fee; confirm current total and Brussels payment before filing.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Annual quota
Australian annual limit not established by inspected mission/checklist; no unlimited or availability claim.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Application dates and timing
No current annual application window established. Allow mission processing time and appointment lead time.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Language
An Australian language examination is not established. Checklist permits form languages English/French/Dutch/German; translation is separate.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Explore language courses →Passport
January 2026 checklist: issued within 10 years, two facing empty pages.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Insurance
The 2023 mission page recommends comprehensive cover and mentions Medicare. Its delegated 2026 checklist requires EUR 30,000 cover for the full stay throughout Schengen, but also accepts a Medicare copy. Prepare comprehensive cover and ask the mission whether Medicare can substitute; this discrepancy remains unresolved.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Documents and participation
The January 2026 checklist asks for medical and police certificates issued within six months. Use an apostilled AFP hard-copy name check, without fingerprints or notarisation. Include a photograph taken within six months, a holiday-plan letter, funds, insurance or accepted Medicare evidence, and the return itinerary.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Read the mission Australian page and its linked January 2026 Working Holiday checklist.
- Complete VisaOnWeb and collect approved-doctor medical, apostilled hard-copy AFP name check and financial/travel evidence.
- Confirm administrative, visa and service charges and insurance/Medicare interpretation before the official appointment.
- Submit the complete file through the mission-designated provider and await the consular decision before travel.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Order the correct AFP hard-copy name check for apostille and use the approved medical form/doctor. Keep support funds and return travel separate; resolve insurance alternatives and fee-table inconsistency with the mission.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Keep the visa and checklist evidence available. Salaried work needs no separate work permit under the mission guidance, but regulated professions may require recognition. Track three total months of study; confirm local residence registration with the authority.
Work
An employer’s hiring policy is not a universal visa limit. Holidaying must remain the main purpose.
Study
Up to 3 months in total
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Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Up to 3 months in total
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Frequently asked questions
Which police check is requested?
The 2026 checklist asks an AFP hard-copy name check, apostilled; fingerprints and notarial certification are not requested.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Explore language courses →Must I use a particular doctor?
The checklist requires the approved doctor and specified medical form, issued no more than six months earlier.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Is EUR 2500 the entire budget?
Return travel is additional, as are insurance, fees and ordinary travel costs.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Is there a universal three-month employer limit?
The mission says the agreement specifies no maximum employment period; individual employers may have their own policies.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Can I study all year?
Study/training is limited to three months in total.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Will Medicare alone suffice?
The mission recommendation and 2026 checklist differ; prepare comprehensive cover and obtain the mission’s interpretation.
References: AU-BE-MISSION-18 AU-BE-CHECKLIST-18
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-BE-MISSION-18 · Belgium: Australian Working Holiday
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.