Spain · Working holiday
Spain Working Holiday · New Zealand
Age limit: Ages 18–30
Working Holiday: New Zealand holiday and sporadic work visa
Checked against official sources on Change log
Key facts
Working Holiday · New Zealand is a working holiday route for Spain. Conditions: ages 18–30. Local work: casual jobs. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €90 ≈ $100
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government fees€90 ≈ $100
- EUR 90 (≈ $100)National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity.
Renewal1 year max, no extension
Up to 12 months from entry into Spain.
Where to applyFrom abroad
Apply for the visa at the Spanish consulate or embassy; annual quotas apply.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Can't be renewed: 1 year in total at most
- Applications are made from outside Spain, not after arriving
- Only for passports from New Zealand
- Only for ages 18–30
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- The applicant is a New Zealand citizen aged 18 to 30 on the application date.
- The main purpose of the trip is tourism, with work secondary, and no dependants accompany the applicant.
- The applicant has not taken part in the programme before.
What you must show1
- Funds sufficient to live in Spain, set at the discretion of the authorities, plus a return ticket or funds for one.
Documents1
- Passport valid beyond the stay and medical insurance covering hospitalisation for the whole stay.
Steps1
- Apply at the Spanish embassy in Wellington, then request the foreigner identity card within one month of entry.
After you arrive1
- Work permission now covers the full 12-month stay, and courses may total up to 6 months.
What happens at day 183
How Spain decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year in total
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a calendar yearPresence in Spanish territory; sporadic absences count unless tax residence in another country is proven.
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income.
All tax rules for Spain Tax records checked
Full official text
Visa for New Zealanders aged 18 to 30 for a stay of up to 12 months, with tourism as the main purpose. Spain issues up to 2,000 visas a year after the 2024 exchange of notes. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- A fee of EUR 90 (≈ $100) · National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity. 4
Requirements
- The applicant is a New Zealand citizen aged 18 to 30 on the application date. 1
- The main purpose of the trip is tourism, with work secondary, and no dependants accompany the applicant. 1
- The applicant has not taken part in the programme before. 1
- Funds sufficient to live in Spain, set at the discretion of the authorities, plus a return ticket or funds for one. 1
- Passport valid beyond the stay and medical insurance covering hospitalisation for the whole stay. 1
- Apply at the Spanish embassy in Wellington, then request the foreigner identity card within one month of entry. 1
- Work permission now covers the full 12-month stay, and courses may total up to 6 months. 2
Stay
- Up to 12 months from entry into Spain.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Not renewable according to our source.
Nationality
Citizens of New Zealand. Open to: New Zealand.
Work
Paid work is allowed for the whole 12-month stay since the 2024 amendment.
Family
Participants may not be accompanied by dependants unless they hold their own programme visa.
Official sources
- Agreement Spain-New Zealand on the holiday and sporadic work programme (BOE-A-2010-7093) · Boletín Oficial del Estado · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2010-05-04
- Exchange of notes amending the Spain-New Zealand programme: 2,000 visas, 12 months of work (BOE-A-2025-8909) · Boletín Oficial del Estado · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2025-05-06
- Youth mobility agreements: Argentina, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · checked 2026-10-10
- Orden AUC/891/2024 setting the fees for processing visas · Official State Gazette (BOE) · checked 2026-10-11
Working Holiday · New Zealand and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Holiday · New Zealand | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Argentina | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Australia | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Canada | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday · Japan | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Working Holiday · New Zealand?
A fee of EUR 90 (≈ $100). National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity.
How long can I stay on the Working Holiday · New Zealand?
Up to 12 months from entry into Spain.
Can I work on the Working Holiday · New Zealand?
Casual jobs. Paid work is allowed for the whole 12-month stay since the 2024 amendment.
Can I bring my family on the Working Holiday · New Zealand?
Participants may not be accompanied by dependants unless they hold their own programme visa.
Who can apply for the Working Holiday · New Zealand?
Citizens of New Zealand. Open to: New Zealand.
How are Working Holiday · New Zealand holders taxed in Spain?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Working Holiday · New Zealand. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income. Savings income (interest, dividends, gains) is taxed at 19% to 30% combining the state and regional portions; the general scale has a state portion of 9.5% to 24.5% plus a regional portion.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Agreement Spain-New Zealand on the holiday and sporadic work programme (BOE-A-2010-7093) · Boletín Oficial del Estado · checked 2026-10-10
- Exchange of notes amending the Spain-New Zealand programme: 2,000 visas, 12 months of work (BOE-A-2025-8909) · Boletín Oficial del Estado · checked 2026-10-10
- Youth mobility agreements: Argentina, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · checked 2026-10-10
- Orden AUC/891/2024 setting the fees for processing visas · Official State Gazette (BOE) · checked 2026-10-11
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