The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa is a visa that you need if you want to combine vacation and temporary work in New Zealand for an extended period. The visa is specifically designed for young travelers who want to experience the country, travel around, and at the same time have the opportunity to work to finance their stay. The visa is valid for up to 12 months and allows multiple entries during the validity period.
At Alla Visum you can get help with your application for the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can easily start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.
About Working Holiday Visa to New Zealand
The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa, is a visa that allows young travelers to visit New Zealand for an extended period while also allowing them to work temporarily during their stay.
The visa is intended for people who want to combine vacation, cultural exchange and work experience. It provides the opportunity to travel around the country, work during parts of the stay and in some cases even study for a limited period.
The application must be submitted and approved before the trip to New Zealand begins. The visa is valid separately from tourist visas, student visas, and work visas.
For Swedish citizens, there is a special Working Holiday program between Sweden and New Zealand. The applicant must meet the conditions applicable to the programme at the time of application.
The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa is valid for up to 12 months. You must enter New Zealand within 12 months of the visa being granted. The visa is issued as Multiple Entry, which means that you can leave and return to New Zealand for the duration of the visa. You can stay in the country for up to 12 months.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
- The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
- Visa photo
- Documents showing that you have sufficient financial means
New Zealand may change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Rules
Important rules to know:
- The visa is intended for young travelers who want to combine vacation and temporary work in New Zealand
- The visa is valid for up to 12 months
- You must enter New Zealand within 12 months of the visa being granted
- You can stay in New Zealand for up to 12 months
- The visa is issued as Multiple Entry
- Temporary work is allowed during the validity of the visa
- Studies are normally allowed for up to 6 months
- The visa is not intended for permanent work or permanent residence
- The final decision is always made by New Zealand immigration authorities
- Extension can be applied for at Immigration New Zealand in some cases and the decision is made by them
Are you a Swedish citizen?
If you are a Swedish citizen, you may be eligible to apply for the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa if you meet the conditions of the program. The visa is a popular option for Swedes who want to travel around New Zealand for a longer period of time and at the same time have the opportunity to work.
Embassy of Sweden in New Zealand
The embassy of Sweden in Wellington represents Sweden in New Zealand and assists Swedish citizens with consular matters such as passports, emergencies and other citizenship matters. If you need help during your stay in New Zealand, you can contact the embassy of Sweden in Wellington.
Embassy of New Zealand in Sweden
New Zealand does not have an embassy in Sweden. The Embassy of New Zealand in The Hague, the Netherlands, is responsible for diplomatic matters concerning Sweden. If you need to apply for a New Zealand ETA or have questions about entry requirements to New Zealand, we recommend that you contact All Visas. We will help you check which documents are required, fill in the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the requirements of the authorities before submitting the application.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Working Holiday Visa to New Zealand
The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa is a visa that allows you to travel, vacation, and work temporarily in New Zealand for an extended period.
The visa is intended for young travelers from countries that have a Working Holiday agreement with New Zealand, including Sweden.
The visa is valid for up to 12 months.
You are allowed to stay in New Zealand for up to 12 months.
The visa is issued as Multiple Entry and allows multiple entries during the validity period.
Yes. Temporary work is allowed for the duration of the visa.
Yes. Studies are allowed for up to 6 months.
You will need a valid passport, application documents, and documents showing that you meet the requirements of the program and have sufficient financial means.
The price starts from 5 500 per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about four weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
You may need to show that you have a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase a ticket out of New Zealand.
Yes. The Working Holiday program has specific age requirements that must be met at the time of application.
If you want to stay longer than 12 months, you may need to apply for a different visa depending on the purpose of your continued stay.
The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa normally allows temporary work. If you are planning long-term or permanent employment, a work visa may be needed.
Shorter studies are allowed with this visa. For longer studies, a student visa may be required.
If the purpose of the trip is business rather than vacation and cultural exchange, a different visa type may be more appropriate.
You can visit family and friends during your stay in New Zealand with a Working Holiday visa.
In some cases, extension may be possible through Immigration New Zealand. The final decision is always made by Immigration New Zealand.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Working Holiday Visa
Valid for
1 year
Number of entries
Multiple entries
Max stay
1 year
Requirements for Working Holiday Visa to New Zealand
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Proof of funding