Working holiday in New Zealand
New Zealand has working holiday agreements with 44 countries, plus a work exchange scheme with Singapore. Each country has its own page with the age range, the year's places and the opening date, and almost all give 12 months to travel and work in temporary jobs.
Working Holiday Visa
- Stay
- 12 months
- Fee
- 770 NZDThis is the minimum ("from") fee published by Immigration New Zealand.
- Funds
- 4,200 NZDThis is the figure on the pages we checked; some countries ask for more.
- Health insurance
- Required for the whole stay
Common requirements
- Apply online and in English only, and only while your country's quota is open.
- Full medical insurance for the whole stay.
- A return ticket or the money to buy one.
- You can study for up to 6 months; you cannot take a permanent job.
- It is granted only once: you must enter the country within 12 months of the grant.
Eligible passports (45)
Checked on 29 October 2026. Sources: Immigration New Zealand (immigration.govt.nz): "Who can apply for a working holiday visa" and the pages for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Spain, with age range, annual places, the fee from NZD 770, funds of NZD 4,200 and opening status. Checked on 29 October 2026. Places and dates change every year, so confirm on the official page before paying.
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.