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To be eligible for a work visa and permit under these schemes, applicants must
be aged no less than 18 and no more than 30, and not accompanied by children;
provide evidence of sufficient funds to purchase return travel;
provide their passport (3 month validity at the time of application); and
meet the conditions of the particular scheme they are applying under.
Countries eligible to participate in the Working Holiday Scheme are:
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Argentina, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom
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United Kingdom Citizens Working Holiday Scheme
9000 permits are issued annually. To be eligible for a work visa under this scheme, applicants must;
be British citizens resident in the United Kingdom at the time of applying, and
be aged between 18 and 30 years, and not accompanied by any children on your visit.
How to Apply?
To apply for one of the working holiday scheme places you must provide the following information - a British passport (valid for two years and four months from date of application);
a completed working holiday scheme application form;
the correct application fee; satisfy the NZIS branch in London that your main intention for travelling to New Zealand is to holiday, and that employment is an incidental reason for the visit;
have a minimum of NZ$4200 available funds for maintenance;
evidence of your return or onward tickets, or sufficient funds to purchase an outward ticket (approx. NZ$2000);
provide a stamped self addressed envelope for the return of your passport;
Where to apply
Send your application to the New Zealand Immigration service at the address below.
NZIS
NZ House
80 Haymarket
London
SW1Y 4TE
UNITED KINGDOM
10am- 3.45pm Mon-Fri
Phone: 09069 100 100Int.
+44 13 44 71 61 99
Fax: (207) 973 0370
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More information on the Working Holiday Scheme
 | You do not need an offer of employment to apply for a working holiday scheme visa. |
| | You must arrive in NZ within 12 months from the date of issue of the visa |
| | You are able to enter and exit freely during your 12 month period. Please remember however, that your permit is valid for 12 months from the initial date of entry, for multiple journeys. The 12 month period is not accumulative. |
| | You may not undertake permanent employment in New Zealand |
| | You will not be eligible to return to New Zealand for a further working holiday under the scheme |
| | You must have your return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase one, and for your travelling expenses. |
| | A New Zealand citizen or resident cannot sponsor you instead. |
| | You must allow 3 weeks for your application to be processed. |
If you're gonna travel abroad, make sure you are prepared... take it from us, travel insurance is an absolute must!
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