Working Holiday Visa
Apply for a New Zealand working holiday visa today with us to work for any employer and study and travel around New Zealand!
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You can work, travel and even study throughout New Zealand thanks to the bilateral agreements with numerous nations.
Each year, many young people apply for a New Zealand working holiday visa and stay here for 6 months, 12 months, or 23 months, depending on their nationality.
New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Application
You can submit an online application from any location in the world. You will need a credit card (Visa or Mastercard) to pay for the application unless you are exempt from fees. If your application is approved, an electronic visa will be sent to you.
Working Holiday Visa Requirements and Process
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is responsible for processing your New Zealand Working Holiday Visa applications. However, from the time your online application is submitted successfully, it often takes up to 25 working days.
What requirements do applicants need to demonstrate?
Basically, they have to meet health, character and fund requirements as essential requirements. Each nationality is subject to their New Zealand working holiday visa instructions, such as insurance, qualifications and English requirements as additional requirements.
Which nationalities may be able to apply?
The following nationals may be eligible for their New Zealand working holiday visas. Please be reminded some New Zealand working holiday visas are capped.
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- Argentine
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Croatia
- Czech republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- 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
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vietnam
Can I still apply when I am 30 years old?
Typically, you need to be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of applying for a New Zealand working holiday visa. But, for Canadian nationals, the age at the time of application can be up to 35. If you are from the UK or Canada, you can stay and work in New Zealand on a working holiday visa for up to 23 months in total.
How long can I study while on a New Zealand working holiday visa?
You may study for up to 6 months.
Other work visa options if you are ineligible for a New Zealand working holiday visa:
- Accredited Employer Work Visa
- Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa (applicable to NZ resident partners too)
- Partner of a Worker Work Visa
- Partner of a Student Work Visa
- Post-Study Work Visa (issued after completing a specific course)
- Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa
- Japanese Interpreters Work Visa
- Talent (Arts, Culture, Sports) Work Visa
- Specific Purpose Work Visa
- SSE Work Visa (issued for horticulture and viticulture workers)
- Post-study work visa (issued upon graduation from an eligible course)
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What is the oldest age you can emigrate to New Zealand?
There is a 55-year-old age restriction if you intend to immigrate to New Zealand using a Skilled Migrant Resident Visa Straight to Resident Visa or Greenlist Work to Residence Visa. The age requirement does not apply to partner of a New Zealander resident visa.
Can spouse of work visa holder work in New Zealand?
You may be permitted to travel to New Zealand to work for the same period as your partner's visa if your partner is on eligible working visa meeting the eligibility requirements. You must still meet the normal partnership criteria.
Can I get a work visa after studying in New Zealand?
If you have completed coursework leading to a degree at level 7 or higher, a post-study work visa may be issued to allow you to work for any firm.
You can still be eligible for a post-study work visa if you have studied for a non-degree qualification at level 7 or lower. The qualification you studied must be on INZ’s approved list and your chosen career path must be relevant to your academic interests. The post-study work visa processing time is as short as 20 work days or as late as 5 months.
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Contact Us
To address all of your worries regarding getting a New Zealand working holiday visa or any type of visa, including a partner of a New Zealander work visa, we will work with you. And to receive professional law advice on online immigration in New Zealand or to have us represent you, you are welcome to contact us.