Age
Canadian citizenship; domiciled and residing in Canada when applying.
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Canadian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Belgium for Canadians (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.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: CA-BE-MISSION
- Length of stay
- Maximum 12 months; once onlyLearn moreReferences: CA-BE-MISSION
- Initial funds
- EUR 2,500 + returnLearn moreReferences: CA-BE-MISSION
- Visa fee
- EUR 242 administration + D visaLearn moreReferences: CA-BE-MISSION CA-BE-FEES
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-BE-MISSION
- Application dates and timing
- No deadline or roundsLearn moreReferences: CA-BE-MISSION
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: CA-BE-MISSION
- Study
- 3 months maximum totalLearn moreReferences: CA-BE-MISSION
- Work
- Occasional employmentLearn moreReferences: CA-BE-MISSION
Canada →BelgiumWorking Holiday in Belgium for Canadians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
No extension or change of status under this programme.
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Initial funds
Three bank statements or signed bank certificate; funds accessible from Belgium.
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Visa fee
Two separate payments; confirm the current CAD consular amount.
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Annual quota
The consulted Canadian page gives no annual number; this does not mean unlimited.
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Application dates and timing
Send the file to Montreal at least one month before departure.
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Language
The consulted checklist specifies no language test; this does not guarantee employment.
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Explore language courses →Passport
Include the original Canadian passport.
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Insurance
Healthcare, hospitalization, workplace accidents and repatriation.
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Documents and participation
Fingerprint RCMP check and medical certificate under 6 months; letter, photos and return evidence.
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Step 2
Apply through the official route
VisaOnWeb followed by a paper file to Montreal.
- Prepare apostilled RCMP and medical certificate.
- Complete VisaOnWeb, print, date and sign.
- Include payments and send by tracked mail or deliver without appointment.
- Await the passport; read visa dates and conditions.
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
Ask the municipality whether apostilled birth/single-status documents will be needed.
- 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
Enter within 3 months of visa placement; register with the municipality within 8 days for the A card.
Work
Employee work-permit exemption; Belgian employment law applies.
Study
Occasional study or training; holiday remains primary.
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.
Occasional study or training; holiday remains primary.
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Frequently asked questions
Must I live in Canada?
18–30 inclusive. Canadian citizenship; domiciled and residing in Canada when applying.
References: CA-BE-MISSION
Explore language courses →Can I study for a year?
3 months maximum total. Occasional study or training; holiday remains primary.
References: CA-BE-MISSION
Is a separate work permit required?
Occasional employment. Employee work-permit exemption; Belgian employment law applies.
References: CA-BE-MISSION
What coverage should I prepare?
365 days even for a shorter stay. Healthcare, hospitalization, workplace accidents and repatriation.
References: CA-BE-MISSION
Which passport and documents?
Apostilled RCMP; medical certificate. Fingerprint RCMP check and medical certificate under 6 months; letter, photos and return evidence.
References: CA-BE-MISSION
When should I send the file?
No deadline or rounds. Send the file to Montreal at least one month before departure.
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Official sources
Each source retains its own check date. Governments can change requirements at any time; check the official government pages before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA-BE-MISSION · Belgium mission in Canada · 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.