Luxembourg

Young nationals of Australia who wish to take advantage of the reciprocal agreement between Luxembourg and Australia should:

• Intend primarily to holiday in Luxembourg for a period of up to twelve calendar months, employment being incidental and accessory;
• be aged between 18 and have not turned 31 years at the time of application;
• hold tertiary qualifications, or have successfully completed or have completed at least two (2) years of undergraduate university study;
• will not be accompanied by dependent children;
• hold a valid passport;
• possess a valid return ticket, or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket;
• have sufficient means, i.e. a minimum of EUR 2,500;
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalization insurance which will remain in force throughout their stay in Luxembourg;
• be a first time applicant under this Scheme;
• submit a medical certificate issued by a medical doctor appointed by the Belgian Embassy, proving that they are not suffering from an illness or infirmity that might pose a risk to health, public order, or public security;
• produce a document vouching for their good character;
• provide a letter from the relevant government ministry of Australia  (immigration) which includes consent to their stay in Luxembourg under the terms of this arrangement, see http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Ente/Work. If you click on Eligibility you find the information concerning the Letter of government support delivered by the ACT and Regions Office.

How to apply

Apply for a long-stay Working Holiday Visa at the Belgian Embassy in Canberra at the following address:

The Belgian Embassy in Canberra
19 Arkana Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 – AUSTRALIA
Tel: + 61.(0)2 6273 2501 fax: + 61.(0)2 6273 3392
Email: canberra@diplobel.fed.be (link sends e-mail) - Website: http://australia.diplomatie.belgium.be 

All relevant information (i.e. documents you have to submit) can be found at the Belgian Embassy's website.

If you have specific questions concerning a visa in Luxembourg, please send an e-mail to service.visas@mae.etat.lu