2024 NZ Working Holiday Visa (WHV)

New Zealand’s working holiday visa program continues to offer young travelers a unique opportunity to work and explore this breathtaking country. The 2024 application dates have been announced, allowing you to start planning your adventure in advance. Whether you’re from Europe, Asia, the Americas, or beyond, here’s a detailed look at when you can apply for your New Zealand working holiday visa.

Application Opening Dates by Country：

Argentina Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 24 September 2024 (NZST)

• Details: You must be between 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of the Argentine Republic.

• Quota: 1000 Each year

Austria Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Austria.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Belgium Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Belgium.

• Quota: No limit

Brazil Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 8 October 2024 (NZDT)

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the Federative Republic of Brazil.

• Quota: 300 Each year

Canada Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of Canada.

• Quota: Unlimited

Chile Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 17 October 2024 (NZDT).

• Details: You must be between 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of the Republic of Chile.

• Quota: 940 Each year

China Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 2 July 2024 (NZST).

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the People's Republic of China.

• Quota: 1000 Each year

Croatia Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the Republic of Croatia.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Czech Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You must be between 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of the Czech Republic.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of the Czech Republic.

• Quota: 1200 Each year

Denmark Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Denmark.

• Quota: Unlimited

Estonia Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Estonia.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Finland Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of Finland.

• Quota: Unlimited

France Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of France.

• Quota: Unlimited

Germany Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be under 30 years old and a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany.

• Quota: Unlimited

Hungary Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of Hungary.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

• Quota: 400 Each year

Ireland Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the Republic of Ireland.

• Quota: Unlimited

Israel Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: Applications for this visa are now open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the State of Israel.

• Quota: 200 Each year

Italy Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the Italian Republic.

• Quota: Unlimited

Japan Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Japan.

• Quota: Unlimited

Korea Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the Republic of Korea.

• Quota: 3000 Each year

Latvia Working Holiday Visa

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the Republic of Latvia.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Lithuania Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 15 August 2024 (NZST).

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the Republic of Lithuania.
  

• Quota: 100 Each year

Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Luxembourg and you have at least NZ $4,200 to live on during your stay.

• Quota: 50 Each year

Malaysia Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is closed as the quota for the year has been reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Malaysia.

• Quota: 1150 Each year

Malta Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Malta.

• Quota: 50 Each year

Mexico Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is closed as the quota for the year has been reached.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the United Mexican States.

• Quota: 200 Each year

Netherlands Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the Netherlands.

• Quota: Unlimited

Norway Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Norway.

• Quota: Unlimited

Peru Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 1 October 2024 (NZDT).

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old and a citizen of Peru.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Philippines Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is closed as the quota for the year has been reached.

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old and a citizen of the Philippines.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Poland Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 9 July 2024 (NZST).

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old and a citizen of Poland.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Portugal Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is closed as the quota for the year has been reached.

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old and a citizen of Portugal.

• Quota: 50 Each year

Singapore Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Singapore.

• Quota: 300 Each year

Slovakia Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-35 years old and a citizen of Slovakia.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Slovenia Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of Slovenia.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Spain Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa is currently open and will close when the quota for the year is reached.

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old and a citizen of Spain.

• Quota: 2000 Each year

Sweden Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old and a citizen of Sweden.

• Quota: Unlimited

Taiwan Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 28 May 2024 (NZST).

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old, have a Taiwan passport and a Taiwan household registration certificate.

• Quota: 600 Each year

Thailand Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 1 August 2024 (NZST).

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old and a citizen of Thailand.

• Quota: 100 Each year

Turkey Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 29 August 2024 (NZST).

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old and a citizen of Turkey.

• Quota: 100 Each year

United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of the United Kingdom.

• Quota: 15,000 Each year

USA Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: You can apply online now.

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the United States.

• Quota: Unlimited

Uruguay Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 31 October 2024 (NZDT).

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of Uruguay.

• Quota: 200 Each year

Vietnam Working Holiday Visa:

• Opening Date: This visa will open at 10:00 24 October 2024 (NZST).

• Details: You can apply for this visa if you are 18-30 years old and a citizen of Vietnam.

• Quota: 200 Each year

A working holiday in New Zealand is an incredible opportunity to experience new cultures, make lifelong friends, and create unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars with the opening dates and prepare for an adventure of a lifetime in the Land of the Long White Cloud.