Working Holiday Visa
🇳🇿 New Zealand visas · Tourism
What it is
For young people aged 18-30 (or 18-35 for select countries) from countries with a working holiday agreement with New Zealand. Allows short-term and seasonal work while travelling. Up to 12 months standard; 23 months for Canadians; 36 months for UK citizens.
Key facts
- Category
- Tourism
- Duration
- Up to 12 months (23 months for Canada; 36 months for UK)
- Application fee
- See official page for current fee (scheme-dependent)
- Processing time
- See official page for current processing times
- Maximum validity
- 1 year
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- No
- How to apply
- Online
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- Citizen of a country with a NZ working holiday agreement
- Aged 18-30 (or 18-35 for select countries)
- Valid passport
- Return ticket or funds to purchase one
- English language skills may be required (country-dependent)
- Must not operate a business or take a permanent job
- Medical examination may be required
- Come to NZ within 12 months of visa issue
Working on this visa
May work in short-term, seasonal jobs across a variety of industries while travelling
Bringing family
Cannot bring dependent children.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 27 July 2026.