The Guide to Working Holiday Visa New Zealand

The Working Holiday Visa is an excellent opportunity for young travelers to experience life in New Zealand, gain work experience, and explore the country's beautiful landscapes and culture. However, it's essential to carefully review the specific requirements and conditions for your nationality, as they can vary and change over time. You should also plan your trip and budget accordingly to make the most of your New Zealand adventure.

Eligibility:

• Typically, you should be between 18 to 30 years old (or up to 35 in some cases) to apply for a New Zealand working holiday visa.

• UK and Canadian citizens can extend their working holiday through specific visa schemes. Canadians can stay for up to 23 months, while UK citizens have a maximum duration of 36 months.

Employment Conditions:

• While on this visa, you can work in New Zealand, but you cannot accept permanent job offers.

• The specific rules about employment vary depending on your home country, so check the details for your country's working holiday visa scheme.

Studying and Training:

• With this visa, you can study for up to 6 months in New Zealand. This could include English courses, Study Abroad programs, or short training courses.

Application Process:

• You must apply for the working holiday visa online when it's open for applications.

• In most cases, you can apply from any country, but some countries require you to be in your home country when you apply.

• You typically have one year from the date your visa is granted to activate it by arriving in New Zealand.

• Once granted, you cannot delay or cancel the visa, and it will lapse if not activated. You can reapply if needed.

Health Requirements:

• If you plan to stay in New Zealand for more than 12 months, you'll need to undergo a chest x-ray and a general medical examination.

Check out detailed requirements here

Countries with Agreements:

• Working holiday visas are only available for countries that have agreements with New Zealand.

• Each country's agreement specifies age limits, the maximum duration of stay, and financial requirements.

Other Visa Options:

• If your country isn't on the list of agreements, unfortunately, you can't get a working holiday visa. You might explore other visa options if you wish to work in New Zealand.

• If you plan to work or stay longer in New Zealand for purposes other than a working holiday, there are other relevant visa options to consider.

Please check below for the list of countries partnering with New Zealand

for working holidays

United Kingdom

You must be between 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of the United Kingdom. With this visa, you can work in New Zealand for up to 36 months.

France

You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of France. With this visa, you can work in New Zealand for up to 12 months.

Germany

You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the Federal Republic of Germany. With this visa, you can work in New Zealand for up to 12 months.

USA

You must be between 18 to 30 years old and a citizen of the United States. This visa will allow you to work in New Zealand for up to 12 months. A quota of 15,000 is allocated each year.

Canada

You must be between 18 to 35 years old and a citizen of Canada. This visa will allow you to work in New Zealand for up to 23 months.

Other Countries

To check more countries that have a working holiday visa agreement with New Zealand, please chlick here to the Immigration website.