Want to travel, work, and explore New Zealand at the same time? A Working Holiday Visa allows young people from eligible countries to travel around New Zealand and take up short-term work while enjoying an extended holiday.
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A Working Holiday Visa will also allow you this unique opportunity of mixing leisure, work and study if you can support your visit financially.
Citizenship : You are a citizen of a country with a Working Holiday agreement with New Zealand
Eligibility: Usually ages 18-30 (or 18-35 for some countries)
Holiday : Intend to holiday in New Zealand, with work being secondary
Sufficient Funds: Have enough funds to support yourself and onward travel
Proof to leave: You need to show you have enough funds to buy your ticket out of New Zealand at the end of your visa term
Health & Character: You must be of good character and in good health.
The precise entitlements of each individual Working Holiday Visa scheme differ, depending on the nationality of the applicant.
This visa allows you to:
Travel freely around New Zealand
Work in short-term or casual jobs
Study or train for up to 6 months
Leave and re-enter New Zealand while your visa is valid
Stay longer than on a standard visitor visa
You cannot take permanent employment
Work must be temporary or casual
You must mainly be coming to New Zealand for a holiday
You must have a return ticket or enough funds to buy one
You can only hold a Working Holiday Visa once
Eligible countries - Working Holiday Visas are available only to citizens of countries with an agreement with New Zealand, including (but not limited to):
United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea,Netherlands, Sweden, USA, Argentina, Chile, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Singapore,Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and many more.
Specific Purpose Work Visa applications depend heavily on clear evidence and accurate timeframes. Our team carefully assesses your situation, prepares compliant documentation, and ensures your application clearly meets Immigration New Zealand’s requirements -helping reduce delays or the risk of refusal.
Disclaimer: Immigration requirements can change, and every case is different. This page offers a simplified summary only. Unite Immigration will assess your situation carefully and guide you with personalised advice.
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