Age
18–30. Check this at the application stage. Age alone does not establish eligibility; residence and previous participation also matter.
References: COMP-BE
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Belgium for Korean citizens (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
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: COMP-BE
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: COMP-BE
- Initial funds
- Eligibility EUR 2,500 / checklist KRW 4,300,000 plus return costsLearn moreReferences: KR-BE-KO-18
- Visa fee
- Visa KRW 400,000 plus administrative charge EUR 242Learn moreReferences: KR-BE-KO-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-BE
- Application dates and timing
- File from 6 months before departure through at least 15 days before departureLearn moreReferences: KR-BE-KO-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: COMP-BE
- Study
- 6-month work/study limit; clarify mixed activitiesLearn moreReferences: KR-BE-KO-18
- Work
- 6-month work/study limit; clarify mixed activitiesLearn moreReferences: KR-BE-KO-18
South Korea →BelgiumWorking Holiday in Belgium for Korean citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months. This is the programme’s maximum. Read your actual permission for its end date; passport and insurance validity are separate checks.
References: COMP-BE
Initial funds
Do not invent an exchange-rate equivalence. Prepare cautiously for both evidence instructions and keep return costs separate.
References: KR-BE-KO-18
Visa fee
Pay the visa fee by card at filing and provide administrative-transfer evidence. The Korean page requires transfer and filing in the same calendar month.
References: KR-BE-KO-18
Annual quota
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-BE
Application dates and timing
The 15 days are calendar days.
References: KR-BE-KO-18
Language
Not established in this research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Confirm with the issuing authority before booking or applying.
References: COMP-BE
Explore language courses →Passport
Issued within 10 years, valid 3 months beyond travel, 2 blank pages
References: KR-BE-KO-18
Insurance
The Korean wording is more detailed than English. Prepare its more protective supported cover, including work accidents, and confirm policy terms.
References: KR-BE-KO-18 KR-BE-EN-18
Documents and participation
First participation; no accompanying dependants
References: COMP-BE
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Complete and print VisaOnWeb and book with its online application number.
- Prepare medical and police evidence, funds, insurance and required translations and authentication.
- Align administrative transfer and filing in the same calendar month and submit personally with originals and 2 copies.
- After approval, check visa dates and prepare arrival commune registration.
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
Use police evidence and the embassy medical form from a designated doctor issued within 6 months. Do not force-convert the two funds currencies; prepare return costs and full-stay insurance separately.
- 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 funds, return and insurance evidence ready for entry. KR-BE-EN-18
- Register with the responsible commune within 8 days of arrival. KR-BE-EN-18
- Follow address-check and residence-card formalities. KR-BE-EN-18
- This programme does not allow extension or a change of residence status. KR-BE-EN-18
Work
This is not 6 months per employer. Clarify how mixed work and study are counted rather than adding permissions together.
Study
6-month work/study limit; clarify mixed activities
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.
6-month work/study limit; clarify mixed activities
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Frequently asked questions
Is the online application enough?
Print VisaOnWeb and submit personally by appointment with originals and 2 copies.
References: KR-BE-KO-18
Explore language courses →Does transfer timing matter?
The Korean instructions require the EUR 242 transfer and visa filing in the same calendar month.
References: KR-BE-KO-18
Which currency applies to support evidence?
Do not invent an exchange-rate equivalence. Prepare cautiously for both evidence instructions and keep return costs separate.
References: KR-BE-KO-18
Can I work 6 months for each employer?
This is not 6 months per employer. Clarify how mixed work and study are counted rather than adding permissions together.
References: KR-BE-KO-18
When do I register after arrival?
The English Working Holiday instructions specify commune registration within 8 days.
References: KR-BE-EN-18
Do student documents or renewal instructions apply?
Do not treat student wording on the Korean page as programme conditions. The English programme instructions exclude extension.
References: KR-BE-KO-18 KR-BE-EN-18
Official sources
Source check dates are listed individually below. Rules may change after a check; always confirm current requirements with the official government authority.
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
COMP-BE · Belgium - KR passport guidance
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
KR-BE-KO-18 · Belgium Embassy Seoul · Korean Working Holiday instructions
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.