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Working Holiday Visa (WHV)

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UK holders get the longest WHV anywhere (36 months); Trans-Tasman arrangement means Australians/New Zealanders can live/work in each other's country without visa | Standard max age: 30; Extended for some nationalities: 35 for UK / Canada / Argentina / Chile / Czechia / Finland / Hungary / Slovakia / Uruguay Duration: 36 months for UK; 23 months for Canada; 12 months for most others | Savings Requirement (USD): NZD 2500 savings + health insurance | Min Age: 18 | Work Permitted: Yes (open work permit) Eligible nationalities: UK / Canada / Australia (Trans-Tasman; unrestricted) / Ireland / USA / Germany / France / Netherlands / Spain / Italy / Sweden / Norway / Denmark / Finland / Czech Republic / Slovakia / Hungary / Argentina / Chile / Uruguay / Brazil / Japan / South Korea / Hong Kong SAR / Taiwan / Malaysia / Singapore / Thailand / Philippines / Israel / Poland / Latvia / Estonia / Lithuania / Belgium / Austria / Switzerland / Mexico / Peru

Investment
From NZD $840
Processing
1 months
Min stay
0 days/year
Tax rate
39%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
1,900
Interest
Moderate
Trend
Stable +2%
Demand score59/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRNo
Dual citizenship
Remote workYes
Healthcare included
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
Min age18
Max age30
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Working holiday visa: short-term (typically 1-2 yrs) with a maximum duration, not a minimum; no minimum-stay requirement to retain

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Highlights

  • 36-month visa for UK citizens
  • Trans-Tasman arrangement with Australia
  • No minimum stay requirement
  • Work and travel opportunities
  • Easy application process

What could change

Changes in immigration policy could affect visa availability.

Official programme page Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

New Zealand has a progressive tax system with rates up to 39%. Foreign income is taxed if a resident.

Last verified: 4/13/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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Who is eligible for an NZ WHV?
Working holiday visas are available to young people — normally aged 18 to 30, but 18 to 35 in a select few countries. This type of visa lets you travel, work and study in New Zealand, generally for up to 12 months. To apply, you must be a citizen of a country that has a working holiday agreement with New Zealand.
Is working holiday visa open in New Zealand 2026?
Working Holiday Schemes 2026 New Zealand has confirmed the 2026 opening dates and annual caps for all capped Working Holiday Schemes. Applications open on a rolling basis beginning February–March 2026 and remain open until each country's quota is filled.

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