NEW ZEALAND WORKING HOLIDAY VISA

The perfect option to visit New Zealand and work!

Typically, Working Holiday visas are for young people aged 18-30, but in some cases 18-35, and allow for travel and work from 12 months to 36 months depending on your country of citizenship.

The requirements under the working holiday scheme depend on your country of origin and which passport you intend to travel on while you are in New Zealand. If you hold more than one passport, it is important that you apply for the Working Holiday Scheme of the passport you intend to travel to New Zealand on.

Applying for the wrong Scheme could result in your application being denied and may be viewed as you providing false and misleading information and have negative implications for any future visas you may wish to apply for. This makes it essential to engage in the services of a Licensed Adviser to prepare and supply the correct information in order to apply for the correct working holiday scheme.

Passport validity for WHV

Note that passports must be valid for at least 15 months at time of application if applying for a 12-month working holiday, and 26 months if applying for a 23-month working holiday (certain schemes only).

Working Holiday Visa Schemes for New Zealand

Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Croatia
Czech
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Hong Kong
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Kingdom
USA
Uruguay
Vietnam

Can I study while on a working holiday visa?

Typically, working holiday visa schemes allow you to study programmes of up to 6 months duration. If the programme is any longer, you need to apply for the relevant student visa.

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What to do if you secure permanent employment while on a working holiday visa?

Typically, working holiday visas do not allow you to accept permanent employment. Some schemes also allow a few months for each employer. However, if you are offered permanent employment while on a working holiday visa, this may be a pathway for you to secure a longer-term work visa or even residence.

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Is this the right visa for you?

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