Working Holiday Visa New Zealand
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Working Holiday Visa New Zealand Checklist

🇳🇿 New Zealand

A temporary visa allowing eligible young citizens of participating countries to holiday and undertake limited work in New Zealand, subject to country-specific rules.

6 requirements6 mandatory

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Age

Age Eligibility

Mandatory

Applicants must generally be between 18 and 30 years old, though the limit is 35 for certain nationalities.

Funds

Maintenance Funds

Mandatory

Applicants must show proof of at least NZD 4,200 to support themselves during their stay in New Zealand.

Health

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Mandatory

Applicants must hold medical insurance covering hospitalization and repatriation for the entire duration of their stay.

Documents

Passport Validity

Mandatory

The applicant's passport must be valid for at least 15 months beyond the intended date of arrival in New Zealand.

Other

First-Time Applicant Rule

Mandatory

Applicants must never have previously been granted a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa, even if it was not used.

No Dependent Children

Mandatory

Applicants are not permitted to bring dependent children with them on a Working Holiday Visa.

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