Overview

The Working Holiday Maker Visa (WHM) is a fantastic opportunity available to foreign nationals of 25 different countries who are aged between 18 to 30 years old. The visa permits the holder to work in any part of New Zealand and combines the experience of travelling around this beautiful country with the opportunity to work and supplement your funds.

 

Eligibility

Age

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years old (inclusive) to qualify for the scheme.

Nationality

The following nationalities are eligible to apply for a WHM visa:

Argentina	Denmark	Rep. of Ireland	Netherlands	Taiwan
Belgium	Finland	Italy	Norway	Thailand
Canada	France	Japan	Singapore	U.K
Chile	Germany	Malaysia	South Korea	Uruguay
Czech Rep.	Hong Kong	Malta	Sweden	USA

Proof of Funds

All applicants must show that they have either a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase a return or onward flight. In addition to this there are specific requirements for applicants from different countries. First Migration can advise you on your specific circumstances.

Health and Character

All applicants must be of respectable character and must not have substantial or any serious criminal convictions. In addition all applicants must be of good health and should not have any serious medical conditions prior to application.

Contact Us

If you would like one of our qualified migration consultants to check your eligibility or you would like to proceed with an application, please contact our London office.

 

 

Further Information

Visa Duration

All applicants are given a 12 month visa allowing them to live and work in New Zealand with the exception of residents of the UK. Applicants from the UK are granted a 23 month visa, which is otherwise exactly the same. 

Work Restrictions 

The WHM visa is designed to be a supplement to an applicants travel funds and not a means of working full time for a year within New Zealand . As such, applicants should not work on a permanent basis, but merely on a temporary basis. Furthermore, applicants are restricted to one period of study or training up to a maximum of 3 months.

Other Restrictions

All applicants for the WHM visa should also consider:

• Individuals cannot come with dependent children
• Applicants may only ever have one visa.
• Your passport must be valid for at least a year from entry
• Individual restrictions exist for different countries, contact us to check on the specifics of your application.

 

First Migration and the WHM

As with all visa applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary documentation to support their application. When making a visa application, it can be time consuming and increasingly costly if errors are made on your application. First Migration can assist all working holiday makers by offering:

• A dedicated caseworker who will advise you on the exact documentation needed for your application.
• Feedback on all of your documents eligibility
• We complete the application form and submit it for processing

In addition to the above we also ensure:

• A no win, no fee application
• Online access to your account to check your status
• Text and email weekly updates
• Your application is covered by our service guarantee*