Belgian passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in South Korea for Belgian citizens (2026)

Compare destinations for your Belgian passport. Check the requirements and prepare your application before booking.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

Key facts at a glance

Age: 18–30 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
Length of stay: Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
Initial funds: At least KRW 3,000,000Learn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
Visa fee: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
Annual quota: 200 peryearLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
Application dates and timing: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
Study: Language courses up to 6 monthsLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
Work: 6 months total; up to 25 hours/weekLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC

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Step 1

Check requirements and prepare your language

Age

The age limit applies when applying. Also check residence and previous participation.

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Length of stay

Your visa or permit sets your permitted stay. An application is not permission to travel.

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Initial funds

At least KRW 3,000,000 This is separate from a return/onward ticket or the money to buy one.

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Visa fee

This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.

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Annual quota

200 peryear

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Application dates and timing

This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.

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Language

This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.

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Passport

This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.

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Insurance

Whole stay; minimum KRW 40,000,000 cover

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Documents and participation

One participation; apply from your home country

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Step 2

Apply for the visa

Belgian residents file at the Korean embassy by official appointment; the page lists EUR 81 by Bancontact. Confirm the current amount before attending.

Check Belgian nationality, residence and first participation.
Prepare form, travel plan, passport valid fifteen months, funds, insurance and medical/police evidence with the required apostille.
Book the official embassy appointment and submit the complete file and confirmed payment.
Keep the acknowledgement, respond to official requests and wait for the decision before non-refundable bookings.

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Step 3

After approval

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

Prepare your trip

The embassy lists KRW 3,000,000 but has a conflicting typo elsewhere. Confirm it rather than inventing a higher threshold. Visa insurance does not automatically exempt you from NHIS.

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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

Register with local immigration within ninety days for the Residence Card. Respect both six months of total work and the general 25-hour weekly limit.

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Work

Belgian participants have a six-month total employment limit and a maximum 25-hour working week. The six months are not per employer.

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Study

This provision covers language courses, not a regular university degree. Confirm the permitted duration for your passport with the application authority.

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Prepare the language 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.

This provision covers language courses, not a regular university degree. Confirm the permitted duration for your passport with the application authority.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply?

At the Korean embassy by official appointment.

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What residence is required?

Belgian nationality and residence in Belgium when applying.

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Six months per employer?

No, six months of work in total; the weekly limit also applies.

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How long can I study language?

Up to six months; not a regular university degree.

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When do I register?

Within ninety days with local immigration.

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Is NHIS exemption automatic?

No. The embassy distinguishes visa cover from stricter exemption requirements. Confirm with NHIS.

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Official sources

Research includes source checks from 16 and 18 October 2026; check current requirements with the official government authority.

KR-WHIC · Korean government - Working Holiday guidance

Source checked: 2026-10-16

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BE-KR-MISSION-18 · Korean Embassy in Belgium · Working Holiday procedure

Source checked: 2026-10-18

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