Once VISA FIRST receives your application, your visa will take 2 working days to process. Please note that we advise you to apply at least 2 weeks before your departure date, as in a small number of cases, the New Zealand Immigration Authorities may request further verification of personal details before granting a visa, thus delaying the processing time. In such cases, we will notify you of any further requirements as soon as we have details of these.

You must arrive in New Zealand within 12 months from the date of issue of the visa.

You are able to enter and exit New Zealand freely during the validity period of your New Zealand Working Holiday visa. Please remember however, that your permit is valid for a certain period of time: 6 months (for citizens of Malaysia and Singapore); 12 months (for citizens of Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Thailand and USA; 23 months (for British citizens) - from the initial date of entry for multiple journeys. Your visa validity period is not cumulative.

You do not need an offer of employment to apply for a working holiday visa.

Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, UK and USA.

You can contact the VISA FIRST Helpdesk in Ireland by calling:

• Ireland: +353 1 878 3329
• UK: +44 207 659 9180
• Australia: +61 2 8297 6107
• New Zealand: +64 9 366 0877
• Canada: +1 647 724 1785
• USA: +1 866 772 9245
• Netherlands: +31 2 0890 8144

We will be glad to answer questions or concerns about your application. Alternatively you can email us at info@visafirst.com or chat live with our visa team by clicking here.

Only one application per person is allowed.

There is no official deadline for the New Zealand visa. However, there is a limit on the number of visas issued each year per country. Therefore it is advisable to organize your visa as soon as possible.

No. You will not require proof of funds to apply. However, upon arrival in New Zealand you may be required to show evidence of available funds, plus an onward airline ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one. Funds required:

• British citizens: minimum of NZ$350 per month of stay in New Zealand.
• Citizens of Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and USA: minimum of NZ$4200 available funds for the full period of stay in New Zealand.
• Citizens of Malaysia and Singapore: minimum of $2250 available funds for the full period of stay in New Zealand.
• Citizens of Thailand: minimum of NZ$7000 available funds for the full period of stay in New Zealand.

Yes. Please note: if you lodge your visa application while in New Zealand, you must state a New Zealand postal address on this application form. In such cases a chest x-ray and medical may be required, and your visa application may take approximately 4 weeks to process from the date that your results are forwarded for assessment. Once we receive your application, we will contact you with respect to the above if necessary.

Yes.

VISA FIRST provides an easy and convenient registration service for the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa.

The total processing fee for the New Zealand working holiday visa is €160/£110/CA$225

Complete the application form, taking your time to answer each question in full. If you are applying for your visa in Ireland, post your application form, including payment of €160, to VISA FIRST, 12-14 College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland. If you are applying for your visa in the UK, post your application form, including payment of £110 to VISA FIRST, First Floor, 277-281 Oxford Street, London, W1C 2DL, United Kingdom. You can pay by enclosing a cheque made payable to VISA FIRST Ltd or by completing the credit card section of the application. Do not send cash.

You will not be eligible to return to New Zealand for a further working holiday under the scheme.

Yes. If you have worked part time in Ireland since 1996 you may be due an income tax refund. TAXBACK.COM can get this overpaid tax back for you so register at their website http://www.taxback.com , free phone 1800 66 88 66 or call into their office at 12-14 College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.

• British citizens can chose between 12-month and 23-month* Working Holiday visa for New Zealand.
• Citizens of Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Thailand and USA: 12-months.
• Citizens of Malaysia and Singapore: 6 months.

* NB: If you would like to apply for a 23-month stay in New Zealand, a chest x-ray and medical may be required a part of your visa application. In such case your application may take approximately 4 weeks to process from the date that your results are forwarded for assessment. Once we receive your application, we will contact you with respect to the above. Should the Immigration Authorities impose additional health requirements, additional processing fees may apply.