Qualifying for Acceptance

To qualify for a Working Holiday visa, start here

The requirements for a Working Holiday visa differ depending on which passport you hold.

All nationalities, however, must:

• Have a passport that’s valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure from New Zealand
• Be at least 18
• Not bring children with them
• Hold a return air ticket, or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket
• Not have previously been approved for a Working Holiday visa
• Be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work being the secondary intention for your visit

Note: You may need medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay depending on your individual country’s working holiday scheme requirements.

What about money?  How much do I need to bring?

Requirements for the funds you need to bring do differ by nationality, but generally a total of NZ$350 a month, or NZ$4200 for 12 months is the minimum needed to meet your living costs while you are here.  When you apply, a copy of your bank statement covering a 2-3 month period and showing the required funds, may suffice.

How do I find out the complete eligibility and requirements for my country?

If you are from the UK click here. 
If you are from the USA, click here.
If you are from Canada, click here.
If you are from Ireland, click here.
If you are from German, click here.
If you are from France, click here. 
If you are from the Netherlands, click here.
If you are from Norway, click here.
If you are from Sweden, click here.
If you are from Belgium, click here.

All other countries, click here.

OK, I think I want this.  How do I apply?

Great.  Download your application, here (PDF, 204 KB).

To apply on-line, click here.

And for more information on applications and timing, click here.