Policy verified from immigration.govt.nz as of 2026-04-13
The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa allows young adults aged 18-30 (up to 35 for some countries) from participating nations to travel and work in New Zealand for 12 to 23 months. Applicants need NZ$4,200 in available funds and health insurance.
Source: immigration.govt.nz — 2026-04-13
Who Can Apply
- Aged 18-30 years (some countries up to 35)
- Citizen of one of 45+ participating countries
- Minimum NZ$4,200 in available funds
- Mandatory health insurance
- No dependent children or spouse on this visa
- Meet health and character requirements
Duration
- Standard: 12 months
- Extended: Up to 23 months (depending on country of origin)
What You Can Do
- Work for any employer in New Zealand
- Travel throughout the country
- Study for up to 6 months
How ProVisas Helps
- We confirm your country qualifies and advise on any specific conditions
- We help you prepare documentation including financial evidence and insurance
- We advise on transitioning from a working holiday to a longer-term work visa if you find employment you want to continue
Frequently Asked Questions
You must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application. Some countries have an upper age limit of 35. Check whether your country has a working holiday agreement with New Zealand.
Standard working holiday visas allow 12 months in New Zealand. Some nationalities can extend to up to 23 months.
You need at least NZ$4,200 in available funds when you arrive in New Zealand, plus a return ticket or sufficient funds to buy one.
You can study for up to 6 months during your working holiday. If you want to study longer, you need a student visa.
No. The working holiday visa is for individual applicants only. You cannot include a partner or dependent children on this visa.
