Working Holiday Visa Scheme information for New Zealand

Who would need a working holiday visa for New Zealand?

If you would like to go onto the OPUS Work and Study program in New Zealand you will require a Working Holiday Visa.

What does the Working Holiday Visa Scheme let me do?

• Study up to three months
• Work in New Zealand for up to 12 months
• Work with one employer for up to 3 months

Who can apply for a working holiday visa for New Zealand?

Residents of the countries listed below, aged between 18-30.

Important: Applicants must have turned 18, but not turned 31, at the time of visa application

For details regarding your eligibility and visa application process, please select your country of citizenship:
Available schemes

• Argentina Working Holiday Scheme

• Belgium Working Holiday Scheme

• Canada Working Holiday Scheme

• Chile Working Holiday Scheme

• Czech Working Holiday Scheme

• Denmark Working Holiday Scheme

• Estonia Working Holiday Scheme

• Finland Working Holiday Scheme

• France Working Holiday Scheme

• Germany Working Holiday Scheme

• Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Working Holiday Scheme

• Ireland Working Holiday Scheme

• Italy Working Holiday Scheme

• Japan Working Holiday Scheme

• Korea Working Holiday Scheme

• Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme

• Malta Working Holiday Scheme

• Mexico Working Holiday Scheme

• Netherlands Working Holiday Scheme

• Norway Working Holiday Scheme

• Singapore Work Exchange Programme

• Sweden Working Holiday Scheme

• Taiwan Working Holiday Scheme

• Thailand Working Holiday Scheme

• United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme

• United States of America Working Holiday Scheme

• Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme

How do I apply for the Working Holiday Visa Scheme?

You can visit your local consulate or Embassy to pick up an application, or download an application form at the following link: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/howdoiapply/default.htm

Can I apply online for the Working Holiday Visa Scheme?

If you are between the ages of 18 and 30 years old and hold a passport from the countries listed below, you can apply online for a Working Holiday Visa. For more information please visit the online application page: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/generalinformation/qanda/whsonline.htm

• Argentina
• Belgium
• Canada
• Chile
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Mexico
• Norway
• Netherlands
• Singapore
• Sweden
• Thailand
• United Kingdom
• United States of America
• Uruguay

Where is my nearest New Zealand Consulate or Embassy?

Use the Office and Fee finder to locate the nearest consulate or Embassy to you.

How much does the application fee cost for the Working Holiday Visa Scheme?

Use the Office and Fee finder tool to determine how much your application will cost.

Can I work longer than the stipulated 3 months in one location on this visa?

Working holidaymakers who are able to show they have worked in the horticulture or viticulture industries for at least three months could be eligible to obtain an extra three month stay in New Zealand. For more details on this policy, please see the page about the Working Holidaymaker Extension permit.

In addition some countries may allow for working holiday makers to work longer than the 3 month period, so please check out the list by country if this applies to you: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/