It’s good news for working holidaymakers – you will finally be able to apply for your New Zealand Working Holiday Visa!
Two years later after all the COVID-19 restrictions, New Zealand is welcoming applications for working holiday visas once again.
Before you apply for your 2022 working holiday visa for New Zealand there are a couple of things you need to know.
What is the New Zealand Working Holiday Programme?
The New Zealand Working Holiday Programme is an opportunity to visit New Zealand for holiday purposes while making money to sustain your travel.
You can stay for 12 months in New Zealand on this programme or up to 23 months if you’re a Canadian or UK citizen.
Note that if you’re eligible and you apply to stay for 23 months you’re required to provide a General Medical Certificate – this certificate holds information about your health.
Reopening dates
Since New Zealand visa applications are now open, people from different countries will be able to apply from different dates in 2022.
From 14 March the following countries can apply:
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
UK
USA
Japan
Unlimited candidates are accepted from these countries.
The rest of the dates are presented below!
Date
Country
Number of applications accepted
16 March
Malaysia
1,150
17 March
Portugal
50
22 March
Mexico
200
30 March
Estonia
100
31 March
Philippines
100
5 April
Hong Kong
400
7 April
Slovenia
100
20 April
Hungary
100
21 April
Spain
200
3 May
Slovakia
100
4 May
Austria
100
10 May
Luxembourg
50
11 May
Poland
100
17 May
Korea
3,000
24 May
Latvia
100
31 May
Czech Republic
1,200
7 June
Israel
200
14 June
Singapore
200
23 June
Taiwan
600
30 June
China
1,000
6 July
Malta
50
7 July
Lithuania
100
14 July
Thailand
100
21 July
Turkey
100
4 August
Vietnam
100
10 August
Croatia
100
11 August
Peru
100
18 August
Brazil
300
30 August
Argentina
1,000
6 September
Chile
940
13 September
Uruguay
200
Who can apply for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand, you must:
Be between the ages of 18 to 30 or 18 to 35 if you’re from Chile, the Czech Republic or Slovakia
Want to know more about the age for your New Zealand Working Holiday Visa and more? You can read our article: New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Over 30
Have a passport from an eligible country
Be in good health and have no criminal record
Have medical insurance for the length of your stay
Have a valid passport for three more months after you intend to leave New Zealand
Conditions you must meet for your working holiday in New Zealand
There are also a couple of conditions you need to meet for your working holiday in New Zealand.
Firstly, the main purpose of your travel should be for visiting, whereas, working or studying should be a secondary reason.
You must have no dependent children with you on your working holiday to New Zealand.
On your arrival to New Zealand, you’ll need proof of:
A return ticket or proof of enough funds for a return ticket
Adequate funds – NZ$ 4,200
How to get a Working Holiday Visa for New Zealand?
For a stress-free process, you can apply for your Working Holiday New Zealand Visa with Visa First!
You can start by checking your eligibility at the top of our page and then continue to the application form.
We will take care of the boring paperwork and increase your chances of a successful outcome!
Why should I apply with Visa First?
Our service is fast and reliable
We’ve been in the business for over 20 years providing visas for people all over the world
A member of our team will guide you through the entire process
Registering with Visa First is all online, so no hassle!
How much is a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
Applying for your New Zealand Working Holiday Visa starts at €270 with Visa First.
How long does a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa take?
The processing time of your visa depends on the immigration office, therefore, there is no specific timeline.
However, it can take approximately 20 working days from the day you submitted your online application.
For more information on this visa, you can read our complete New Zealand Working Holiday Visa guide.
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