New Zealand · Work Visas

Working Holiday Visa

For young citizens (aged 18 to 30 or 35) from bilateral partner countries to travel, explore, and work in New Zealand for up to 12 or 23 months.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Young travellers seeking working holiday experiences in New Zealand.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Citizen of a partner country with a reciprocal working holiday scheme
  • Aged 18 to 30 (or 35 for select countries)
  • Hold return ticket and minimum NZD $350/month maintenance funds
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply online during country quota opening
  2. Instant or rapid electronic approval
  3. Valid for 12 months from entry
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Valid passport, bank statement showing funds, return ticket
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Work is intended to be incidental to holidaying; primary purpose must be travel.

Official source: Immigration New Zealand — Working Holiday Visas. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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