There
are unlimited places available annually under this scheme to young
citizens of the United Kingdom for a stay of up to 23 months.* During this time, you can legally stay and work in New Zealand.
Online application service available
Applications can be made online for this scheme by following the
link below. You will need a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card. This
is the only way to pay for your online application.
However, before you think about applying, please read the following important information.
To be eligible
You must:
- usually be permanently living in the United Kingdom – this means
you can be temporarily visiting another country when you lodge your
application
- have a British passport that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
- be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old
- not bring children with you
- hold a return ticket, or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket**
- have a minimum of NZ$350 per month of stay available funds to meet your living costs while you’re here
- meet our health and character requirements
- be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work being a secondary intention for your visit
- not have been approved a visa or permit under a Working Holiday Scheme before.
AND
If you are already in New Zealand you also need to hold a valid temporary permit.
*Applicants under this scheme who lodge their
application for a working holiday scheme work visa or permit on or
after 28 November 2005 can select either a 12-month or 23-month stay in
New Zealand. Depending on the length of stay you chose you may be
required to complete medical forms. There may be a renewable option
for those who select a 12-month stay. Please refer to the Health
section below for further details and to our questions and answers.
**You are required to hold sufficient funds for the
duration of your visit and for the purchase of an outward ticket from
New Zealand. Such evidence may be requested on arrival at the border.
When you’re here
- you must not take up permanent employment (unless you apply for and are granted an ordinary Work Permit while you’re here)
- you must not work for a period exceeding 12 months
- you can enrol in one training or study course of up to three months duration during your visit.
Please note: New Zealand law prohibits any person
on a temporary permit, including a Working Holiday Scheme work permit,
from providing commercial sexual services, or operating or investing in
a business which provides such services.
Tax
Like all New Zealand workers, you will need an IRD number so that
your employer can deduct tax from your earnings at the correct rate. In
New Zealand, you pay tax on a pay as you earn (PAYE) basis. This means
that there should not be a large refund or an amount to pay when you
leave. For more information see Inland Revenue's Travelling to New Zealand webpage [external link].
Health requirements
You can read about our health requirements.
Online applicants will be advised by the online system whether medical
certificates are required, and, if so, where to send them. The
requirement to complete a Medical and X-ray Certificate is
automatically calculated on the basis of the length of stay you select
under this Working Holiday Scheme. and where you apply from. To
determine whether you will need to complete medical requirements, see
table below.
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If you select 12 months
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If you select 23 months
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If you are applying in New Zealand
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Medical certificates ARE required
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Medical certificates ARE required
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If you are applying outside New Zealand
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Medical certificates ARE NOT required (unless you have spent time in a country not considered low TB risk country
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Medical certificates ARE required
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Character requirements
You will need to meet our character requirements for temporary entry to New Zealand.
How do I apply?
Applications under this Working Holiday Scheme can be made online.
Take me to Working Holiday Schemes online.
This link will take you to our Online Services login page. On this page
you can register for online services or if you have already registered
you can log in and access the Working Holiday Scheme online application
system. Check our questions and answers for more information on the online application system.
If you want to apply manually, follow the steps to apply for a Working Holiday Scheme Work Visa or Permit.
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