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Working Holiday Netherlands for Uruguayans (2026): requirements, quota and status

Working holiday

The Working holiday rules for Uruguay passport holders in Netherlands list a stay of up to 12 months. Verified against Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands on 2026-10-01.

Age
18–30 years

Source for Age

You are at least 18 and no older than 30 years old at the time of the application.
Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands — https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

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Stay
Up to 12 months

Source for Stay

The residence permit for a working holiday is valid for a maximum of 1 year.
Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands — https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

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Application fee
EUR 85

Source for Application fee

4. Pay for application The application costs € 85,00.
Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands — https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

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Source for Application fee

4. Pay for application The application costs € 85,00.
Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands — https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

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What is the application fee?

EUR 85. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands.

Source for Application fee

4. Pay for application The application costs € 85,00.
Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands — https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

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How long is the initial stay?

Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands.

Source for Stay

The residence permit for a working holiday is valid for a maximum of 1 year.
Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands — https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

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How do I apply?

At the embassy. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands.

Source for How to apply

Do you have the nationality or a passport of Argentina, Uruguay, Hong Kong or Taiwan? Then you have the nationality of a country for which a provisional residence permit (MVV) is required. This means you need an MVV. Making an appointment at a Dutch representation You apply for the MVV and the residence permit at the same time at a Dutch representation in your country of origin. To do this, you must first make an appointment with the Dutch representation. You cannot make an appointment in your country of continuous residence.
Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands — https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

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What ages can apply?

18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands.

Source for Age

You are at least 18 and no older than 30 years old at the time of the application.
Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands — https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/au-pair-and-exchange/residence-permit-working-holiday

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Last change on October 2, 2026

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