Age
The age limit applies when applying. Also check residence and previous participation.
References: KR-WHIC
Dutch passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in South Korea for Dutch citizens (2026)
Compare destinations for your Dutch 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
- No separate course-duration limit in the tableLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
- Work
- Up to 25 hours/weekLearn moreReferences: KR-WHIC
the Netherlands →South KoreaWorking Holiday in South Korea for Dutch citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
Your visa or permit sets your permitted stay. An application is not permission to travel.
References: KR-WHIC
Initial funds
At least KRW 3,000,000 This is separate from a return/onward ticket or the money to buy one.
References: KR-WHIC
Visa fee
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
References: KR-WHIC
Annual quota
200 peryear
References: KR-WHIC
Application dates and timing
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
References: KR-WHIC
Language
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
References: KR-WHIC
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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
References: KR-WHIC
Documents and participation
One participation; apply from your home country
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Step 2
Apply for the visa
WHIC directs Dutch applicants to KVAC The Hague. Confirm its current checklist, payment and submission method; general documents do not replace local instructions.
- Check Dutch nationality, age and prior participation.
- Obtain the current H-1 checklist from the officially designated KVAC in The Hague and prepare the required evidence.
- Submit through the official channel and follow payment, appointment and any additional instructions.
- After grant, check entry deadline, weekly work limit and registration before departure.
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 absence of a national employment-period cap does not remove the general 25-hour weekly rule or occupation restrictions. Confirm local insurance and document requirements before purchase.
- 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 for the Residence Card with local immigration within ninety days. Confirm appointment and documents and work only under your H-1 conditions.
Work
The Dutch row does not set a separate total employment-period limit. The general 25-hour weekly limit remains in this guidance; confirm the conditions with KVAC The Hague.
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
Does Belgium’s total-work limit apply?
No. The Dutch row has no separate employment-period cap; the general 25-hour weekly limit remains.
Does no academic-period cap authorise a regular degree?
No. Check the permitted activity; general WHIC rules exclude regular university study.
Does the annual number show current availability?
No. The 200 annual allocation is not remaining places.
Is the local submission method fully confirmed?
Not yet. Confirm current logistics directly with the designated channel.
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
Read the official instructions ↗NL-KR-CARD-18 · WHIC · Residence registration
Source checked: 2026-10-18
Read the official instructions ↗