What are the official costs to apply for the Netherlands Working Holiday Visa?

Volare Editorial | March 12, 2026

One of the most frequent questions when planning your Working Holiday in Holland (the Netherlands) is related to the application costs. In this Volare Global article, we explain everything you need to know to prepare your payment without errors.

The Immigration and Naturalisation Service of the Netherlands (IND) updates its fees (leges) annually. For applications submitted from January 1, 2026, the non-negotiable administrative cost for the Working Holiday program is EUR 85.00.

Details to consider:

• Payment method: The payment of this fee must be made by bank transfer. It is strictly mandatory to include the applicant's V-Number as a reference in the transaction so that the payment is processed correctly.

  
  

• Fee conditions: This official fee of EUR 85.00 is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if the visa application is denied by the authorities.

  
  

• External expenses: It is important to consider that this value corresponds solely to the IND government fee and excludes other additional expenses necessary to put together your application, such as hiring medical insurance, official translations, apostilles, and document shipping.

  
  

Organizing your finances and making the payment correctly with the required reference is the most important step to ensure the success of your application. If you have doubts about the costs or other requirements, at Volare Global we are ready to accompany you on your journey.