Working Holiday Visa

Working Holiday Scheme: At a glance

The Working Holiday Scheme enables young citizens (typically aged 18–30) from approved partner countries to work and study in New Zealand while primarily holidaying. [WI2.1] Applicants must hold a passport from the scheme country, not be accompanied by children, meet health and character requirements, and apply online. No job offer is required. [WI2.1] Successful applicants may undertake temporary employment and enrol in study of up to six months' total duration. [WI2.1] Some schemes allow a second application. [WI2.1]

Working Holiday Scheme: How to apply

Applications must be made online using the electronic form on the Immigration New Zealand website. [WI2.1] The appropriate fee, Immigration Levy, and International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (if any) must be paid. Applicants must meet onward travel requirements. [WI2.1] Those applying from within New Zealand must hold a valid temporary visa. [WI2.1]

Working Holiday Scheme: Eligibility criteria

• Aged 18 to 30 (unless the specific scheme allows a different age limit). [WI2.1]
• Hold a valid passport from the country whose scheme they are applying under. [WI2.1]
• Not accompanied by children. [WI2.1]
• Meet the health requirements set out at A4 and character requirements at A5. [WI2.1]
• Have not previously been approved a visa under a working holiday scheme, except where the specific scheme allows a second application. [WI2.1]
• If the scheme requires the applicant to be 'ordinarily resident' in that country, the applicant must not have been absent from that country for more than two years immediately preceding the application. [WI2.1]

Working Holiday Scheme: Interpretation & edge cases

• Permanent employment is not permitted under a Working Holiday visa; successful applicants must apply for a different work visa if they wish to take up permanent work. [WI2.1]
• Study is limited to a total of six months across any courses or training. [WI2.1]
• Where a specific scheme allows a second application, dedicated scheme instructions apply (e.g., for Canada and United Kingdom schemes). [WI2.1]

Working Holidaymaker Extension (WHE)

At a glance

The Working Holidaymaker Extension (WHE) provides a further three-month work visa for participants of the Working Holiday Scheme who have been employed in seasonal horticulture or viticulture work for at least three months while holding their Working Holiday visa. [WH2] The extension is available to onshore applicants only. [WH2]

Applicants must hold a current Working Holiday work visa, have a return ticket (or funds for one), apply in the prescribed manner with the required fees, and must not have previously been granted a WHE visa. [WH2.1] No job offer is required. [WH2.1]

How to apply

• Applicants must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa issued under a Working Holiday Scheme. [WH2]
• They must apply for the WHE onshore. [WH2]
• Evidence of at least three months' employment in seasonal work (planting, maintaining, harvesting, or packing crops in the horticulture or viticulture industry) is required. [WH2]
• Applicants must hold a return ticket to their home country or have sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket. [WH2.1]
• The application must be submitted in the prescribed manner and accompanied by the appropriate fee, Immigration Levy, and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. [WH2.1]
• No evidence of a job offer is required. [WH2.1]

Eligibility criteria

1. Current Working Holiday visa holder: The applicant must hold a work visa granted under a Working Holiday Scheme. [WH2]
2. Seasonal work requirement: The applicant must have been employed to undertake seasonal work in the horticulture or viticulture industry for at least three months while holding that visa. [WH2]
3. Definition of seasonal work: Seasonal work means planting, maintaining, harvesting, and packing crops in the horticulture or viticulture industry. [WH2]
4. Onshore only: The WHE is only available to applicants who are onshore (in New Zealand). [WH2]
5. No prior WHE visa: The applicant must not have previously been granted a visa (or permit under the Immigration Act 1987) under the Working Holidaymaker Extension instructions. [WH2.1]
6. Return travel: The applicant must hold a return ticket to their home country or have sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket. [WH2.1]
7. Prescribed application: The application must be made in the prescribed manner and the appropriate fee, Immigration Levy, and the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid. [WH2.1]

Interpretation & edge cases

• The WHE does not specify that the three months of seasonal work must be consecutive or with a single employer. As long as the total period of qualifying employment reaches three months and the applicant is still in New Zealand, they may apply. [WH2]
• The definition of "seasonal work" is limited to horticulture and viticulture industries; work in other agricultural sectors (e.g., dairy) does not qualify. [WH2]
• The extension adds a maximum of three months to the original Working Holiday visa period. No further extensions under this scheme are possible. [WH2]
• Periods where the worker was employed but unable to undertake work due to inclement weather or other factors may still count toward the three-month requirement. [WH2.1]
• Evidence of qualifying employment may include, but is not limited to, letters from employers, wage slips, and/or IRD tax records. [WH2.1]
• Successful applicants will be granted a work visa for three months from the expiry date of their current Working Holiday work visa, with the same conditions as the original Working Holiday visa. [WH2.1]

Specific working holiday schemes

Argentina Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 1,000 young citizens of the Argentine Republic, aged 18 to 35 (inclusive). [WI2.5] Due to a temporary expansion, an additional 1,000 places were available until 15 September 2023. [WI2.5]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of the Argentine Republic; [WI2.5]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for maintenance; [WI2.5]
• hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.5]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1], including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.5]

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with multiple entry and work rights for 12 months. If applying from outside New Zealand, first entry must be made within 12 months of visa grant, and the 12-month work period starts from first arrival. If already in New Zealand, the visa grants 12 months from approval. [WI2.5]

Applications must be lodged online in the prescribed manner as per the generic Working Holiday Scheme application process. [WI2.1]

Austria Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of Austria annually. [WI2.7] Until 10 November 2023, an additional 100 places were temporarily available. [WI2.7]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Austria; [WI2.7]
• have a minimum of NZ$2,250 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.7]
• hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.7]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.7]

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with work and multiple entry rights for six months. If applying from outside New Zealand, first entry must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the six-month period starts from first arrival. If already in New Zealand, the visa grants six months from approval. [WI2.7]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner as per the generic Working Holiday Scheme application process (see E4.50). [WI2.7]

Belgium Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of Belgium. [WI2.10]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of Belgium; [WI2.10]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.10]
• hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.10]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1], including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.10]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.10]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.10]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.10]

Brazil Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 300 young citizens of the Federative Republic of Brazil annually. [WI2.15] Despite this, a further 300 places were temporarily available until 20 October 2023. [WI2.15]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of the Federative Republic of Brazil; [WI2.15]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.15]
• hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.15]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.15]

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.15]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.15]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.15]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.15]

Canada Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of Canada aged 18 to 35 inclusive. [WI2.20]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Canada; [WI2.20]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.20]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.20]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age (18–35 under Canada's specific age range), health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.20]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for a maximum of 23 months from first arrival; or [WI2.20]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for a maximum of 23 months. [WI2.20]

Extension option: applicants may first apply for a 12-month visa and later apply for a further visa up to their maximum 23‑month entitlement, subject to meeting the further visa requirements at WI2.20.1. [WI2.20]

Further visa requirements (WI2.20.1):

• must be in New Zealand on a valid work visa granted under the Canada Working Holiday Scheme (or a Working Holiday Visa as a Canadian citizen granted by Ministerial Special Direction on 3 March 2022 or 20 October 2022); [WI2.20]
• apply in the prescribed manner using a paper form (see E4.50.1); [WI2.20]
• meet all the requirements of WI2.1.1, except (b)(ii) and (ix); [WI2.20]
• provide evidence of medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout the remainder of the period of stay. [WI2.20]

Applicants for a further visa are not required to provide evidence of funds for maintenance unless requested by an immigration officer. [WI2.20]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.20]

Chile Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 940 young citizens of the Republic of Chile aged 18 to 35 inclusive annually. [WI2.25] Until 22 September 2023, a further 940 places were temporarily available. [WI2.25]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Chile; [WI2.25]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay; [WI2.25]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.25]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1], including age (18–35 under this scheme), health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.25]

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.25]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.25]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding six months. [WI2.25]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.25]

China Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 1,000 young citizens of the People's Republic of China annually. [WI2.30] A further 1,000 places were temporarily available until 11 October 2023. [WI2.30]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of China, ordinarily resident in the People's Republic of China and actually resident there at the time of applying; [WI2.30]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.30]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.30]
• have at least a senior high school qualification (gao zhong xue li) granted in respect of a minimum of three years' full-time study; [WI2.30]
• show that they have a level of proficiency in English that is deemed to be at least functional, by providing acceptable English language test results (no more than 2 years old at the time the application is lodged) obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre (remote at-home tests are not acceptable); [WI2.30]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b) and (d), which include generic age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.30]

Note: The evidence of the senior high school qualification must be verified by the Center for Student Services and Development, Ministry of Education, P.R. China, and such verification provided with the application. [WI2.30]

Acceptable English language test results (as per WI2.30.1):

Test	Minimum score required
IELTS (General or Academic)	Overall score 5.5 or more
TOEFL iBT	Overall score 46 or more
PTE Academic	Overall score 42 or more
B2 First / B2 First for Schools	Overall score 162 or more
Occupational English Test (OET)	Grade C or higher in all four skills

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa which allows first entry to New Zealand within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa allows work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival. [WI2.30]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding six months. [WI2.30]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). Further documentation must be lodged by the applicant no later than 60 days from the date of advice from INZ; if not received by the deadline, the application may be determined on the information available. [WI2.30]

Croatia Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Republic of Croatia annually. [WI2.33] An additional 100 places were temporarily available until 8 September 2023. [WI2.33]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Croatia; [WI2.33]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.33]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.33]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.33]

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa allows work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; [WI2.33]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa allows work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.33]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.33]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.33]

Czech Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 1200 young citizens of the Czech Republic, aged 18 to 35 inclusive, annually. [WI2.35] A further 1200 places were temporarily available until 8 September 2023. [WI2.35]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of the Czech Republic; [WI2.35]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.35]
• hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.35]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.35]

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; [WI2.35]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.35]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.35]

Denmark Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of Denmark. [WI2.40]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Denmark; [WI2.40]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.40]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.40]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1], including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.40]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.40]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.40]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.40]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.40]

Estonia Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of Estonia annually. [WI2.45] Despite this, a further 100 places were temporarily available until 8 September 2023. [WI2.45]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Estonia; [WI2.45]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.45]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.45]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.45]

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.45]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.45]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.45]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.45]

Finland Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of Finland aged 18 to 35 inclusive. [WI2.50]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of Finland; [WI2.50]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.50]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.50]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1], including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.50]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.50]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.50]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.50]

France Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of France. [WI2.55]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of France; [WI2.55]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.55]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.55]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1], including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.55]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.55]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.55]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.55]

Germany Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany. [WI2.60]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany; [WI2.60]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.60]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.60]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1], including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.60]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.60]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.60]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.60]

Hong Kong Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 400 young residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) annually. [WI2.65] A further 400 places were temporarily available until 18 October 2023. [WI2.65]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• hold a valid British National Overseas or HKSAR passport; [WI2.65]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.65]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; [WI2.65]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.65]

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.65]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.65]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.65]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.65]

Hungary Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of Hungary, aged 18 to 35 inclusive, annually. [WI2.66] (A temporary expansion provided a further 100 places until 3 November 2023.) [WI2.66]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Hungary; [WI2.66]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.66]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.66]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), which include age (18–35 inclusive under this scheme), health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.66][WI2.1]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.66]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.66]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.66]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.66]

Ireland Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of the Republic of Ireland. [WI2.70]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be Irish citizens; [WI2.70]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.70]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), which include age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.70]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.70]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.70]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.70]

Israel Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 200 young citizens of the State of Israel annually. [WI2.72] Despite (a) above, a further 200 young citizens of Israel were temporarily eligible until 8 September 2023. [WI2.72]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Israel; [WI2.72]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.72]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.72]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), which include age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.72]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.72]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.72]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.72]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.72]

Italy Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of the Italian Republic. [WI2.75]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of the Italian Republic; [WI2.75]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.75]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.75]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b). [WI2.1][WI2.75]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.75]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.75]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.75]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.75]

Japan Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of Japan. [WI2.80]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Japan; [WI2.80]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for maintenance during their first 6 months in New Zealand; [WI2.80]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), which include age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.80]

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa allows work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; [WI2.80]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa allows work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.80]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.80]

Korea Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 3000 young citizens of the Republic of Korea annually. [WI2.85] A temporary expansion for an additional 3000 places was in effect until 8 September 2023 but has now expired. [WI2.85]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of the Republic of Korea; [WI2.85]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.85]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.85]
• meet the requirements at [WI2.1]1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.85]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.85]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.85]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.85]

Latvia Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Republic of Latvia annually. A further 100 places were temporarily available until 8 September 2023. [WI2.90]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of the Republic of Latvia; [WI2.90]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.90]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.90]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.90]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.90]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.90]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.90]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.90]

Lithuania Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Republic of Lithuania annually. [WI2.93] A further 100 places were temporarily available until 17 November 2023. [WI2.93]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of the Republic of Lithuania; [WI2.93]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.93]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.93]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.93]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.93]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.93]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding six months. [WI2.93]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.93]

Luxembourg Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 50 young citizens of Luxembourg annually. [WI2.94] Despite (a) above, this scheme is available to a further 50 young citizens of Luxembourg until 8 September 2023. [WI2.94]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Luxembourg; [WI2.94]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.94]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.94]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1], including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.94]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.94]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.94]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.94]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.94]

Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 1150 young citizens of Malaysia annually. [WI2.95] Despite (a) above, this scheme is available to a further 1150 young citizens of Malaysia until 8 September 2023. [WI2.95]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Malaysia; [WI2.95]
• have a minimum of NZ$2,250 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.95]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.95]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for six months from first arrival; [WI2.95]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for six months. [WI2.95]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.95]

Malta Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 50 young citizens of Malta annually. [WI2.100] A further 50 places were temporarily available until 8 September 2023. [WI2.100]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of Malta; [WI2.100]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.100]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.100]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1]1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.100]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.100]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.100]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.100]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.100]

Mexico Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 200 young citizens of the United Mexican States annually. [WI2.105] A temporary expansion provided a further 200 places until 27 October 2023. [WI2.105]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Mexico; [WI2.105]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.105]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.105]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), which include age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.105]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.105]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.105]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.105]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.105]

Netherlands Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of the Netherlands. [WI2.110]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of the Netherlands; [WI2.110]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.110]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.110]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b). [WI2.1][WI2.110]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.110]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.110]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.110]

Norway Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of Norway. [WI2.115]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of Norway; [WI2.115]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.115]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.115]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.115]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.115]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.115]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.115]

Peru Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Republic of Peru annually. [WI2.120] A further 100 places were temporarily available until 22 November 2023. [WI2.120]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of the Republic of Peru; [WI2.120]
• meet the available funds for maintenance requirement set out in WI2.120.1 (see below); [WI2.120]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.120]
• provide evidence of having completed a minimum of three years' full-time study towards a tertiary qualification; [WI2.120]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.120]

Note: For the purposes of these instructions, the evidence of tertiary study must be verified by the Peru Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [WI2.120]

Funds requirement (WI2.120.1): applicants must have available funds for maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand of either:

• NZ$4,200 if they produce acceptable English language test results (no more than two years old at the time the application is lodged, obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre; remote at-home tests are not acceptable); or
• NZ$7,000 if they do not meet the English language requirement. [WI2.120]

Acceptable English language test results for the lower funds threshold:

Test	Minimum score required
IELTS (General or Academic)	5.0 or more in Speaking and one other skill area (Listening, Reading, Writing)
TOEFL iBT	14 or more in Speaking, and 4 or more in Listening, 4 or more in Reading, or 14 or more in Writing
PTE Academic	36 or more in Speaking and one other skill area (Listening, Reading, Writing)
B2 First / B2 First for Schools	154 or more in Speaking and one other skill area (Listening, Reading, Writing)
Occupational English Test (OET)	Grade C or higher in Speaking and one other skill area (Listening, Reading, Writing)

Visa conditions: successful applicants are granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.120]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.120]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.120]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.120]

Philippines Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Republic of the Philippines annually. [WI2.122] Until 1 November 2023, a further 100 places were available under a temporary expansion. [WI2.122]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines; [WI2.122]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.122]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.122]
• have a tertiary qualification granted in respect of a minimum of three years' full-time university study; [WI2.122]
• demonstrate a level of proficiency in English that is assessed as at least functional; [WI2.122]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.122]

English language proficiency: For the purpose of these instructions, an applicant's proficiency in English is deemed to be at least functional if they provide evidence that their tertiary qualification was gained from an institution where all tuition was in English, or they provide acceptable English language test results (no more than 2 years old at the time the application is lodged, obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre; remote at-home tests are not acceptable). [WI2.122]

The following English language test results are acceptable:

Test	Minimum score required
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – General or Academic Module	Overall band score of 4.5 or more
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)	Overall score of 32 or more
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	Overall score of 30 or more
B2 First (First Certificate in English) or B2 First for Schools (formerly Cambridge English: First (FCE))	Overall score 147 or more
Occupational English Test (OET)	Grade C or higher in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)*

* A score of Grade C or higher in all four skills is required for the OET as there is no overall grade for this test.

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.122]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.122]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.122]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50) as per the generic Working Holiday Scheme application process. [WI2.122]

Poland Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Republic of Poland annually. [WI2.125] Despite (a) above, a further 100 places were temporarily available until 15 November 2023. [WI2.125]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of the Republic of Poland; [WI2.125]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.125]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.125]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), which include age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.125]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.125]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.125]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.125]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.125]

Portugal Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 50 young citizens of Portugal annually. [WI2.127] Despite (a) above, this scheme is available to a further 50 young citizens of Portugal until 1 December 2023. [WI2.127]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Portugal; [WI2.127]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.127]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.127]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b). [WI2.1][WI2.127]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.127]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.127]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.127]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.127]

Slovakia Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Slovak Republic, aged 18 to 35 inclusive, annually. [WI2.133] An additional 100 places were temporarily available until 8 November 2023. [WI2.133]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Slovakia; [WI2.133]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.133]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.133]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age (18–35 inclusive under this scheme), health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.133][WI2.1]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.133]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.133]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding six months. [WI2.133]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.133]

Slovenia Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Republic of Slovenia annually. A further 100 places were temporarily available until 8 September 2023. [WI2.135]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of the Republic of Slovenia; [WI2.135]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.135]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.135]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.135][WI2.1]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.135]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.135]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.135]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.135]

Spain Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 2000 young citizens of the Kingdom of Spain annually. [WI2.140]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Spain; [WI2.140]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.140]
• hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.140]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.140]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.140]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.140]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.140]

Sweden Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of the Kingdom of Sweden. [WI2.145]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of Sweden; [WI2.145]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.145]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.145]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), which include age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.145]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.145]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.145]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.145]

Taiwan Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 600 young people from Taiwan annually. [WI2.150] Despite (a) above, a further 600 places were available until 29 September 2023. [WI2.150]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• hold a Taiwan passport and have household registration under the laws of Taiwan; [WI2.150]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.150]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.150]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b), which include age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.150]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.150]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.150]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.150]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.150]

Thailand Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Kingdom of Thailand annually. [WI2.155] A temporary expansion provided a further 100 places until 8 September 2023. [WI2.155]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of the Kingdom of Thailand; [WI2.155]
• have a minimum of NZ$7,000 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.155]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance to remain in force throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.155]
• provide a letter of support from the Department of Children and Youth; [WI2.155]
• have a tertiary qualification granted in respect of a minimum of three years' full-time study; [WI2.155]
• have a level of proficiency in English that is assessed as at least functional (see below); [WI2.155]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at [WI2.1], including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.155]

English language proficiency

An applicant's proficiency in English is deemed at least functional if they:

1. provide acceptable English language test results (see table below), no more than 2 years old at the time the application is lodged, obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre (remote at-home tests are not acceptable); or [WI2.155]
2. produce evidence of having completed all primary and at least three years' secondary education where all instruction was in English; or [WI2.155]
3. produce evidence of having completed at least five years' secondary education where all instruction was in English; or [WI2.155]
4. produce evidence of having gained a post-secondary qualification that required at least two years' full-time study or training where all tuition was in English; or [WI2.155]
5. are assessed by way of an interview with an INZ immigration officer who speaks fluent English. [WI2.155]

Acceptable English language test results:

Test	Minimum score required
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - General or Academic Module	Overall score of 4.5 or more
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)	Overall score of 32 or more
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	Overall score of 30 or more
B2 First (First Certificate in English) or B2 First for Schools (First Certificate in English)	Overall score of 147 or more
Occupational English Test (OET)	Grade C or higher in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)*

* A score of Grade C or higher in all four skills is required for the OET as there is no overall grade for this test.

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.155]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.155]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.155]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.155]

Turkey Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Republic of Turkey annually. [WI2.157] Despite that, a further 100 places were available until 24 November 2023. [WI2.157]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of the Republic of Turkey; [WI2.157]
• have a minimum of NZ$7,000 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.157]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.157]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children; [WI2.1][WI2.157]
• have a tertiary qualification granted in respect of a minimum of four years' full-time study; [WI2.157]
• have a level of proficiency in English that is assessed as at least functional (see below). [WI2.157]

English language proficiency

An applicant's proficiency in English is deemed to be at least functional if:

1. their tertiary qualification was gained from an institution where all tuition was in English; or [WI2.157]
2. they provide acceptable English language test results, no more than two years old at the time the application is lodged, obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre (remote at-home tests are not acceptable). [WI2.157]

If the tertiary qualification was gained in Turkey, it must have been from one of the following universities, and evidence that the language of instruction was English must be provided: [WI2.157]

• Bilkent University, Ankara
• Cankaya University, Ankara
• Middle East Technical University (METU or ODTU), Ankara
• Bahcesehir University, Istanbul
• Bogazici University, Istanbul
• Istanbul Sehir University
• Istanbul Bilgi University
• Istanbul Arel University
• Koc University, Istanbul
• Ozyegin University, Istanbul
• Sabanci University, Istanbul
• Yeditepe University, Istanbul
• Izmir Ekonomi University
• Izmir Institute of Technology (Izmir Yuksek Teknoloji Enstitusu or IYTE)
• Yasar University, Izmir

Acceptable English language test results (effective 26/06/2024):

Test	Minimum score required
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - General or Academic Module	Overall score of 4.5 or more
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)	Overall score of 32 or more
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	Overall score of 30 or more
B2 First (First Certificate in English) (formerly Cambridge English: First (FCE)) or B2 First for Schools (First Certificate in English) (formerly Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools)	Overall score of 147 or more
Occupational English Test (OET)	Grade C or higher in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)*

* A score of Grade C or higher in all four skills is required for the OET as there is no overall grade for this test.

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.157]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.157]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.157]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.157]

United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 15,000 young citizens of the United Kingdom, aged 18 to 35 inclusive, annually. [WI2.160]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be British citizens, ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom or the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man; [WI2.160]
• have a minimum of NZ$350 per month available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.160]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b) and (d). [WI2.160]

Visa conditions: successful applicants may be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for up to a maximum of 36 months from first arrival; or [WI2.160]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for up to a maximum of 36 months. [WI2.160]

Duration and extension: Applicants may apply for a visa with a duration of between 12 and 36 months. If a person applies for a visa that is less than the full available duration of 36 months in the first instance, they may apply for a further visa up to their maximum entitlement of 36 months from the date of first arrival (or date the first working holiday visa was granted if they applied from within New Zealand), subject to meeting the further visa requirements at WI2.160.1 below. [WI2.160]

Further visa requirements (WI2.160.1):

• be in New Zealand on a valid work visa granted under the United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme at the time of application for a further visa, or a Working Holiday Visa as a UK citizen granted by Ministerial Special Direction on 3 March 2022 or on 20 October 2022; [WI2.160]
• apply in the prescribed manner using a paper form (see E4.50.1); [WI2.160]
• meet all the requirements of WI2.1.1, except (b)(ii) and (ix); [WI2.160]
• provide evidence of having a minimum of NZ$350 per month available funds for their maintenance for the remainder of the period of stay. [WI2.160]

Transitional provision: Despite the requirements at E7.10(a), applications submitted prior to 1 July 2023 can be determined in accordance with the current instructions. [WI2.160]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.160]

United States of America Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to young citizens of the United States of America (USA). [WI2.165]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be citizens of the USA and ordinarily resident in the USA at the time of applying (see WI2.1.1(d)); [WI2.165]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.165]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.165]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b) and (d). [WI2.165]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.165]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.165]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.165]

Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 200 young citizens of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, aged 18 to 35 inclusive, annually. [WI2.170] A temporary expansion provided a further 425 places until 13 September 2023. [WI2.170]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of Uruguay; [WI2.170]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.170]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.170]
• meet the generic Working Holiday Scheme requirements at WI2.1.1(b), including age, health, character, and no accompanying children. [WI2.1][WI2.170]

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.170]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.170]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.170]

Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme

This scheme is available to 200 young citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam annually. [WI2.175]

Eligibility requirements: applicants must:

• be a citizen of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; [WI2.175]
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; [WI2.175]
• agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance to remain in force throughout their stay in New Zealand; [WI2.175]
• meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b); [WI2.1][WI2.175]
• have a tertiary qualification granted in respect of a minimum of three years' full-time university study; [WI2.175]
• demonstrate a level of proficiency in English that is deemed to be at least functional, by providing acceptable English language test results (no more than 2 years old at the time the application is lodged) obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre (remote at-home tests are not acceptable). [WI2.175]

The following English language test results are acceptable (WI2.175.1):

Test	Minimum score required
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - General or Academic Module	Overall score of 4.5 or more
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)	Overall score of 32 or more
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	Overall score of 30 or more
B2 First (First Certificate in English) (formerly Cambridge English: First (FCE)) or B2 First for Schools (First Certificate in English) (formerly Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools)	Overall score of 147 or more
Occupational English Test (OET)	Grade C or higher in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)*

* A score of Grade C or higher in all four skills is required for the OET as there is no overall grade for this test.

Visa conditions: successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:

• if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for 12 months from first arrival; or [WI2.175]
• if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for 12 months. [WI2.175]

Work restrictions: participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months. [WI2.175]

Applications must be lodged in the prescribed manner (see E4.50). [WI2.175]

Citations

• WH2 — Working Holidaymaker Extension
• WH2.1 — Working holidaymaker extension requirements and conditions
• WI2.1 — Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants
• WI2.5 — Argentina Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.7 — Austria Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.10 — Belgium Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.15 — Brazil Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.20 — Canada Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.25 — Chile Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.30 — China Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.33 — Croatia Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.35 — Czech Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.40 — Denmark Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.45 — Estonia Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.50 — Finland Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.55 — France Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.60 — Germany Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.65 — Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.66 — Hungary Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.70 — Ireland Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.72 — Israel Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.75 — Italy Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.80 — Japan Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.85 — Korea Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.90 — Latvia Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.93 — Lithuania Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.94 — Luxembourg Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.95 — Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.100 — Malta Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.105 — Mexico Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.110 — Netherlands Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.115 — Norway Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.120 — Peru Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.122 — Philippines Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.125 — Poland Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.127 — Portugal Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.133 — Slovakia Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.135 — Slovenia Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.140 — Spain Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.145 — Sweden Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.150 — Taiwan Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.155 — Thailand Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.157 — Turkey Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.160 — United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.165 — United States of America Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.170 — Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme
• WI2.175 — Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme