Age when applying
18–30 years
Check your age on the application date.
References: UYNL1
Uruguay
the NetherlandsUruguayan passport / practical guide
Netherlands Working Holiday for Uruguayans (2026)
Plan your Working Holiday visa application for the Netherlands: review Uruguay’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
The Netherlands at a glance
- Age when applying
- 18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: UYNL1
- Annual quota
- 100 per yearLearn moreReferences: UYNL1
- Application dates
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-NL-IND
- Language requirement
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-NL-IND
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: UYNL1
- Visa fee
- EUR 85Learn moreReferences: UYD-NL-IND
- Funds for your stay
- Maintenance and departureLearn moreReferences: UYD-NL-IND
- Passport and nationality
- 6 months when MVV is affixedLearn moreReferences: UYD-NL-IND
Source research for Uruguayan citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in the Netherlands for Uruguayans (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
6 months when MVV is affixed
The passport must have at least six months of validity when the representation affixes the MVV sticker. The MVV is valid for 90 days; this is separate from permit duration.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Language requirement
Uruguay’s written form is available in English. Official foreign documents require legalisation and translation into Dutch, English, French or German. No language test is established.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Explore Dutch courses →Documents and previous participation
MVV and residence permit
The online channel for other nationalities is not the Uruguayan route.
References: UYNL1
Distinguish the deadlines
The decision period is 90 days and may be extended. The three-week submission and payment deadline is separate.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Prepare cover and maintenance
You need healthcare insurance in the Netherlands and sufficient money; no bank-balance amount is invented.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills before travelling.
Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Step 2
Apply for the Working Holiday visa
Annual quota
100 per year
Does not indicate current availability.
References: UYNL1
Application dates
No specific annual intake window is published here. Send the file and payment within three weeks of the consular date; the quota does not indicate availability.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Visa fee
EUR 85
The application costs EUR 85. For Uruguay, pay within three weeks of the date written on the form by the representation, following the form’s instructions.
References: UYD-NL-IND
How to prepare your application
Uruguay needs an MVV and permit: book with the Dutch representation in the origin country, not the country of continuous residence. Then send the form and documents to IND within three weeks of the consular date.
References: UYD-NL-IND
- Gather legalised and translated documents from form 9561.
- Book with the origin-country representation and provide biometrics.
- Send the file to IND and pay within three weeks of the consular date.
- Await the decision and book MVV collection within three months if approved.
We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.
Step 3
If my visa is approved
Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
Read your permission dates before travelling.
References: UYNL1
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
Maintenance and departure
You must estimate and have sufficient money for the stay, plus a return ticket or purchase funds. IND sets no numerical minimum here; you may not receive public benefits.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Travel insurance
Healthcare coverage in the Netherlands
Check cover for your stay and activities.
References: UYNL1
My preparation checklist
Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.
These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.
Step 5
Start my Working Holiday in the Netherlands
Work conditions
Occasional work
Only occasional work to finance the stay; it may be full-time but not the whole year for one employer. Self-employment is prohibited. No TWV is required for that occasional work.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Study during your trip
You may complete a short course or study during cultural exchange. The page sets no number of months here; another programme’s limit is not imported.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Explore Dutch courses →Dutch MVV and residence card
Use a valid MVV
Check its 90-day validity and passport validity when affixed.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Report the date before travel
Notify IND of the entry date in good time and before travelling.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Collect the card by appointment
IND says the card is ready one week after notification; book collection rather than assuming automatic delivery.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Observe work limits and changes
Do not work independently or all year for one employer; report changes of circumstances to IND.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Your first days
- Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
- Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
- If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.
Compare other options for Uruguayans
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an MVV or only a permit?
The online channel for other nationalities is not the Uruguayan route.
References: UYNL1
What does it cost and when do I pay?
The application costs EUR 85. For Uruguay, pay within three weeks of the date written on the form by the representation, following the form’s instructions.
References: UYD-NL-IND
What validity does the MVV require?
The passport must have at least six months of validity when the representation affixes the MVV sticker. The MVV is valid for 90 days; this is separate from permit duration.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Is a minimum balance published?
You must estimate and have sufficient money for the stay, plus a return ticket or purchase funds. IND sets no numerical minimum here; you may not receive public benefits.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Can I work independently?
Only occasional work to finance the stay; it may be full-time but not the whole year for one employer. Self-employment is prohibited. No TWV is required for that occasional work.
References: UYD-NL-IND
What study is allowed?
You may complete a short course or study during cultural exchange. The page sets no number of months here; another programme’s limit is not imported.
References: UYD-NL-IND
Authorities and guidance
Official contacts for preparing your trip
Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.
Programme authority
Use the official link to confirm the enquiry channel.
Official informationOfficial sources
Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.
Source research recorded on 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.
- IND - Working Holiday
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official authority.
- Official NL authority · Uruguay research
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official authority.