The New Zealand Working Holiday visa is very popular among young people who come here for a working holiday!
If you are planning on travelling and working in New Zealand, we have everything you need to know about the working holiday visa explained in detail in this guide!
New Zealand is now accepting 2022 Working Holiday Visa applications. Learn more here.
What is the New Zealand Working Holiday visa?
The working holiday visa allows young people aged 18-30 (or 35, depending on their nationality) to temporarily work and travel in New Zealand and experience the lifestyle of the locals.
Residents in a number of countries can avail of this visa and travel around the country for a year or two.
New Zealand has signed working holiday agreements with many countries across the world.
You may apply for the New Zealand Working Holiday visa if you are from one of the following countries:
Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Italy
Japan
Korea
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
UK
USA
Uruguay
Vietnam
With this visa, you can work and travel for up to 12 months or up to 23 months depending on your country of origin.
What are the financial requirements for this visa?
You will need to prove that you have sufficient funds to meet living costs while you live in New Zealand.
You also need to show a return ticket to your home country or the adequate funds to purchase one. A copy of your bank statement is sufficient proof of your funds.
The funds required may vary depending on your nationality:
You will need NZ$ 4,200 for a 12-month stay if you’re from the UK
You will need a total of NZ$ 7,000 if you’re from Thailand
You will need a total of NZ$ 2,250 if you’re from Malaysia or Singapore
If you’re from any other eligible country, you will need NZ$ 4,200 total funds
Visa First can help you set up a New Zealand bank account.
This means you can start working and getting paid as soon as you arrive in New Zealand.
You can also transfer money to your account before you even leave home and access it as soon as you arrive in New Zealand.
New Zealand Accommodation
We offer a Kickstart Arrival pack that includes an Airport shuttle bus transfer to your first accommodation, your accommodation and breakfast for two nights at the Auckland hostel.
You can choose between a night in a 4-bedroom, a single bed in a 2-bed room or a double room.
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