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New Zealand Working Holiday

Age limit and funds needed: Ages and funds vary by passport

Working Holiday Visas (45 partner-country schemes)

Checked against official sources on Change log

Key facts

Working Holiday is a working holiday route for New Zealand. Conditions: ages and funds vary by passport. Local work: casual jobs. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.

Government fees
~NZD 770 ≈ $430
Processing
2 weeks
First stay
3 yrs

Cost, time and long term

To apply: government fee NZD 770 ≈ $430; decision: 2 weeks. No lawyer or agent fee is included.

Government fees~NZD 770 ≈ $430
  • NZD 770 (≈ $430)Application fee shown as from NZD 770 (≈ $430) on the scheme pages.
Shown, not spentNZD 4,200+ ≈ $2,350 · +3 more
  • NZD 4,200 (≈ $2,350)Living expenses for most schemes; for Peru only with an acceptable English language test result.
  • NZD 2,250 (≈ $1,260)Austria, Malaysia and Singapore schemes.
  • NZD 7,000 (≈ $3,910)Thailand and Turkey schemes; Peru without an acceptable English language test result.
  • NZD 350 a month (≈ $200)United Kingdom scheme: living expenses for each month of stay.
RenewalRenewable

You cannot get a second working holiday visa under the same scheme. After 3 months of seasonal horticulture or viticulture work you can apply once for a 3-month extension.

Immigration New Zealand

CitizenshipGeneral rule: 5 years as a permanent resident

Citizenship by grant requires 5 years living in New Zealand as a resident.

New Zealand Government

Processing2 weeks

Immigration New Zealand's published standard is that 80% of applications are decided within 2 weeks.

Immigration New Zealand

Where to applyAbroad or in-country

Apply online in English. The visa starts when you enter New Zealand if you are abroad when it is approved, or on the day it is granted if you are already in New Zealand.

Immigration New Zealand

Presence rulesStay rule

You must enter New Zealand within 12 months of the visa being issued; it cannot be delayed, and if you do not arrive in time it expires.

Immigration New Zealand

Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

  • Only for passports from 45 countries
  • Only for ages 18–35

What you'll need

Who can apply6

  • The applicant is a citizen of a country with a working holiday agreement.
  • The applicant is aged 18 to 30, or 18 to 35 for Argentina, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Finland, Hungary, Slovakia, the UK and Uruguay.
  • The applicant works for an employer under a contract, with no operating a business as an owner.
  • The applicant cannot take a permanent job.
  • Only one working holiday visa can be held to work in New Zealand per scheme.
  • The scheme for the applicant's country must be open for applications; schemes with a yearly limit on places close when the places are taken.

What you must show4

  • Living expenses of NZD 4,200 (≈ $2,350) are required for most schemes.
  • Austria, Malaysia and Singapore schemes need NZD 2,250 (≈ $1,260).
  • Thailand and Turkey schemes need NZD 7,000 (≈ $3,910); Peru needs NZD 7,000, (≈ $3,910) or NZD 4,200 (≈ $2,350) with an acceptable English language test result.
  • The United Kingdom scheme needs NZD 350 (≈ $200) for each month of stay.

Documents2

  • A return ticket, or means to buy one, is required.
  • Medical insurance is required where the scheme requires it.

Steps2

  1. The applicant must enter within 12 months of issue.
  2. Some schemes require applying from the home country.

After you arrive1

  • Study or training is allowed up to 6 months in total.

What happens at day 183

How New Zealand decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

Stay on this route

Up to 3 years at first, renewable

Tax residence
  • More than 183 days in any 12-month periodTax residence begins by more than 183 days in New Zealand or a permanent place of abode
Foreign-source income

New-resident relief (4 years)

New migrants and returning New Zealanders who qualify get roughly four years of exemption on most foreign-source income while they are New Zealand tax residents.

Special regime

Transitional tax resident exemption · Tax relief

All tax rules for New Zealand Tax records checked

Official site

What you need to arrange

  • Health insurance

    Medical insurance is required where the scheme requires it

  • Money to show

    This route asks for savings of NZD 4,200+ ≈ $2,350.

Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.

Full official text

Country-specific working holiday visas for young citizens of partner countries: age 18 to 30 (18 to 35 for Argentina, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Finland, Hungary, Slovakia, the UK and Uruguay), normally 12 months, with temporary and seasonal work and up to 6 months of study. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

What you must show and pay

  • Savings of at least NZD 4,200 (≈ $2,350) · Living expenses for most schemes; for Peru only with an acceptable English language test result. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 46
  • Savings of at least NZD 2,250 (≈ $1,260) · Austria, Malaysia and Singapore schemes. 41 42 43
  • Savings of at least NZD 7,000 (≈ $3,910) · Thailand and Turkey schemes; Peru without an acceptable English language test result. 44 45 46
  • Savings of at least NZD 350 a month (≈ $200) · United Kingdom scheme: living expenses for each month of stay. 10
  • A fee of NZD 770 (≈ $430) · Application fee shown as from NZD 770 (≈ $430) on the scheme pages. 18 10 3 41

Requirements

  • The applicant is a citizen of a country with a working holiday agreement. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46
  • The applicant is aged 18 to 30, or 18 to 35 for Argentina, Canada, Chile, Czechia, Finland, Hungary, Slovakia, the UK and Uruguay. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  • The applicant works for an employer under a contract, with no operating a business as an owner. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46
  • The applicant cannot take a permanent job. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46
  • Only one working holiday visa can be held to work in New Zealand per scheme. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46
  • Living expenses of NZD 4,200 (≈ $2,350) are required for most schemes. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 46
  • Austria, Malaysia and Singapore schemes need NZD 2,250 (≈ $1,260). 41 42 43
  • Thailand and Turkey schemes need NZD 7,000 (≈ $3,910); Peru needs NZD 7,000, (≈ $3,910) or NZD 4,200 (≈ $2,350) with an acceptable English language test result. 44 45 46
  • The United Kingdom scheme needs NZD 350 (≈ $200) for each month of stay. 10
  • A return ticket, or means to buy one, is required. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46
  • Medical insurance is required where the scheme requires it. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46
  • The applicant must enter within 12 months of issue. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46
  • Some schemes require applying from the home country. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46
  • The scheme for the applicant's country must be open for applications; schemes with a yearly limit on places close when the places are taken. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46
  • Study or training is allowed up to 6 months in total. 1 18 10 3 41 42 43 44 45 46

Stay

  • Normally up to 12 months; Austria and Malaysia up to 6 months; Canada 12 or 23 months; United Kingdom 12, 23 or 36 months; 3 months of seasonal work can extend stay by 3 months.
  • First stay: 6 to 36 months, decided case by case.
  • Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

Nationality

Only citizens of the 45 countries and territories with a New Zealand working holiday agreement; Singapore uses the Work Exchange Programme Visa. Open to: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United States, Vietnam.

Work

Temporary work (not as a business owner, no permanent job) and study up to 6 months; travel in and out while the visa is valid.

Family

Partner and children need their own visas.

Fine print

Many schemes have a yearly limit on places and close once the places are taken. On 12 October 2026 Immigration New Zealand showed the Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines and Taiwan schemes as closed for 2026 and the China and Poland schemes as closed. Chile opens on 15 October 2026, Vietnam on 3 November 2026 and Uruguay on 17 November 2026.

Checked 2026-10-12

Official sources

  1. Who can apply for a working holiday visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  2. Argentina Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  3. Canada Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  4. Chile Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  5. Czech Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  6. Finland Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  7. Hungary Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  8. Slovakia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  9. Uruguay Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  10. United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  11. Belgium Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  12. Brazil Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  13. China Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  14. Croatia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  15. Denmark Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  16. Estonia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  17. France Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  18. Germany Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  19. Hong Kong SAR Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  20. Ireland Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  21. Israel Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  22. Italy Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  23. Japan Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  24. Korea Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  25. Latvia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  26. Lithuania Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  27. Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  28. Malta Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  29. Mexico Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  30. Netherlands Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  31. Norway Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  32. Philippines Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  33. Poland Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  34. Portugal Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  35. Slovenia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  36. Spain Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  37. Sweden Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  38. Taiwan Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  39. USA Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  40. Vietnam Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-02
  41. Austria Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  42. Malaysia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  43. Singapore Work Exchange Programme Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  44. Thailand Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  45. Turkey Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  46. Peru Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  47. Working Holiday Extension Work Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  48. Presence in NZ requirements (citizenship by grant) · New Zealand Government (govt.nz, Department of Internal Affairs) · checked 2026-10-11

Working Holiday and its alternatives

RouteMoney neededStayWork
Working Holiday–3 yr, renewableCasual jobs
Working Holiday Japan–1 yrCasual jobs
Working Holiday Indonesia–1 yr, renewableCasual jobs
Work Holiday · AU & NZ Singapore–1 yrCasual jobs
Working Holiday (H-1) South Korea–1 yrCasual jobs

Questions people ask

How much money do I need for the Working Holiday?

Savings of at least NZD 4,200 (≈ $2,350). Living expenses for most schemes; for Peru only with an acceptable English language test result. Savings of at least NZD 2,250 (≈ $1,260). Austria, Malaysia and Singapore schemes. Savings of at least NZD 7,000 (≈ $3,910). Thailand and Turkey schemes; Peru without an acceptable English language test result. Savings of at least NZD 350 a month (≈ $200). United Kingdom scheme: living expenses for each month of stay.

How long can I stay on the Working Holiday?

Normally up to 12 months; Austria and Malaysia up to 6 months; Canada 12 or 23 months; United Kingdom 12, 23 or 36 months; 3 months of seasonal work can extend stay by 3 months.

How long does the Working Holiday take to process?

Immigration New Zealand's published standard is that 80% of applications are decided within 2 weeks.

Can I work on the Working Holiday?

Casual jobs. Temporary work (not as a business owner, no permanent job) and study up to 6 months; travel in and out while the visa is valid.

Can I bring my family on the Working Holiday?

Partner and children need their own visas.

Who can apply for the Working Holiday?

Only citizens of the 45 countries and territories with a New Zealand working holiday agreement; Singapore uses the Work Exchange Programme Visa. Open to: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United States, Vietnam.

Is there a tax break for Working Holiday holders in New Zealand?

Transitional tax resident exemption for most foreign-source income: New migrants and returning New Zealanders who qualify get roughly four years of exemption on most foreign-source income while they are New Zealand tax residents. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.

Tax

Special regime

Transitional tax resident exemption for most foreign-source income

Tax relief

Foreign-source income: New-resident relief (4 years)
Details
  • On: Most foreign-source income

New migrants and returning New Zealanders who qualify get roughly four years of exemption on most foreign-source income while they are New Zealand tax residents.

Taxed on

Most foreign-source income; overseas employment and personal services income is not exempt.

Who it applies to

  • Period begins on first day of New Zealand tax residence and ends four years after end of month of qualification, subject to earlier opt-out/termination events.
  • The exemption can be used only once.
  • The person was not a New Zealand tax resident at any time in the 10 years before qualifying.

Exclusions

  • Overseas employment income and income from personal services is not exempt.
  • Applying for Working for Families, opting out, reporting covered income, or confirming NZ tax to a foreign jurisdiction on covered income can terminate the exemption.
  • Foreign-super withdrawals have their own rule.

Days in the country

  • More than 183 days in any 12-month period · Tax residence begins by more than 183 days in New Zealand or a permanent place of abode

Tax residence

NZ tax residence can begin through more than 183 days in any 12-month period or permanent place of abode; this transitional exemption can apply during tax residence. After the exemption ends, worldwide income rules apply.

Visas

No particular visa is required by the tax rule; immigration and tax residence are distinct.

Other taxes

Tax exemption does not waive GST, PAYE on New Zealand work, KiwiSaver or other applicable levies; foreign employment/services carveout means remote work must be analyzed carefully.

Checked against official sources on Change log

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How this was checked

Checked on 2026-10-12 against 48 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.

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  1. Who can apply for a working holiday visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  2. Argentina Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  3. Canada Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  4. Chile Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  5. Czech Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  6. Finland Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  7. Hungary Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  8. Slovakia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  9. Uruguay Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  10. United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  11. Belgium Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  12. Brazil Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  13. China Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  14. Croatia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  15. Denmark Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  16. Estonia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  17. France Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  18. Germany Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  19. Hong Kong SAR Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  20. Ireland Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  21. Israel Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  22. Italy Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  23. Japan Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  24. Korea Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  25. Latvia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  26. Lithuania Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  27. Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  28. Malta Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  29. Mexico Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  30. Netherlands Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  31. Norway Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  32. Philippines Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  33. Poland Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  34. Portugal Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  35. Slovenia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  36. Spain Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  37. Sweden Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  38. Taiwan Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  39. USA Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  40. Vietnam Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  41. Austria Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  42. Malaysia Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  43. Singapore Work Exchange Programme Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  44. Thailand Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  45. Turkey Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  46. Peru Working Holiday Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-10
  47. Working Holiday Extension Work Visa · Immigration New Zealand · checked 2026-10-11
  48. Presence in NZ requirements (citizenship by grant) · New Zealand Government (govt.nz, Department of Internal Affairs) · checked 2026-10-11

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