New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Application Process
New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Application Process
The New Zealand working holiday visa is a program that allows educated young people between the ages of 18 and 30 or 35 from 45 countries, including Turkey, to come to New Zealand and work. A quota of 100 visas is granted to Turkey each year under the New Zealand Working Holiday program. Working holiday visa holders are allowed to stay, work and study in New Zealand for 12 months.
Who is Eligible for a New Zealand Work Holiday Visa?
People applying for a New Zealand working holiday visa must be between the ages of 18 and 30, have a clean criminal record and be a citizen of the country the visa is issued to. As the working holiday visa is only issued to citizens of certain countries, people wishing to apply must confirm that they are a citizen of one of the relevant countries.
Within the scope of education criteria, the applicant must have completed at least 4 years of full-time higher education and present the relevant diploma, while proficiency in English must be proven with exam results or valid certificates. Language proficiency must also be proven. Applicants must have comprehensive health insurance covering the entire period of their stay in New Zealand, prove that they are in good health, prove with valid documents that they have at least NZ$7,000 to support themselves in New Zealand, and must not have applied for the same type of visa before.
Within the scope of Covid-19 measures, New Zealand working holiday visa applications from Turkey will be accepted after July 2022; it is not possible to apply before this time.
How to Apply for a New Zealand Work and Holiday Visa?
New Zealand work and holiday visa applications are made online at https://onlineservices.immigration.govt.nz/?WHS. In order to apply for a New Zealand work and holiday visa, an account must first be created, the country to be applied for must be selected, the requested information must be filled in, and the application fee must be paid. While the requested information is being filled in, the application may be completed by the competent authority in some cases, additional documents may be requested; if additional documents are requested, the applicant is informed via e-mail, so it is important for applicants to check their e-mails, including their spam boxes, regularly. The result of the New Zealand work and holiday visa is sent to the applicant via e-mail.
The login screen image for applying for a New Zealand work and holiday visa online is given below.
Where to Apply for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
New Zealand working holiday visa applications are made online at https://onlineservices.immigration.govt.nz/?WHS.
What Documents Are Required for a New Zealand Work Holiday Visa?
The documents required for a New Zealand work and holiday visa are as follows.
- New Zealand working holiday visa application form: For a New Zealand working holiday visa, the application form must first be filled out at https://onlineservices.immigration.govt.nz/?WHS.
- Passport: The applicant must have a passport valid for 15 months after first arrival in New Zealand.
- Proof of good character: During the online application, questions regarding the person's character must be answered and, if requested, documentation showing a clean criminal record must be provided.
- Proof of good faith: The applicant must prove that he/she has good faith in fulfilling the visa requirements; for this, personal information and previous applications of the person are also examined.
- Evidence of return: The person must provide a return ticket showing that they will leave New Zealand after the visa expires or prove that they have sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket.
- Proof of financial means: A person must be able to support themselves in New Zealand through bank statements, credit card statements or traveller's cheques.
- Education information: It is necessary to have received formal education from at least a 4-year department of a higher education institution and this must be proven with a diploma.
- Proof of language proficiency: To be eligible for a New Zealand work and holiday visa, the applicant must be able to speak English. This can be proven by English language proficiency test results, proof of English language education or a certificate.
- New Zealand travel health insurance: Applicants must have full medical insurance for the duration of their stay in New Zealand.
- Credit or debit card: The applicant must have a credit or debit card to prove financial ability and pay the visa application fee.
How to Fill Out the New Zealand Working Holiday Online Application Form?
The New Zealand working holiday online application form is filled out online. It is possible to pause and continue later or delete the application while filling out the application form.
After completing the application form, the visa application fee must be paid via bank or credit card, such as Visa or Mastercard.
After completing the New Zealand visa application form, the competent authority may sometimes request additional documents or an interview due to the need for more information.
Within the scope of New Zealand work and holiday visa, certain quotas are allocated to countries; before applying, it is necessary to check whether there is a quota or not and if the quota is suitable, the application form must be filled and the application must be sent. By registering the application and paying the visa application fee, the person is registered for the appropriate quota.
What Information is Required for a New Zealand Work Holiday Visa Application?
In the New Zealand work and holiday visa application, the applicant's name, surname, title, gender, date of birth, and place of birth are requested in the personal information section. The address information section requests the applicant's street number, street name, neighborhood name, city, postcode, and country information according to their address. The contact information section requests the applicant's phone number, fax number, e-mail address, information on how to reach the consultant if the applicant is represented by an immigration consultant, and payment information. The passport information section requests the applicant's passport number, passport expiration date, identity type, and passport issuance date.
The section on occupational information asks for information on the applicant's sector and profession. The section on health information asks for information on whether the applicant has had a disease that would require care, regular check-ups or examinations during their stay in New Zealand, their mental and physical disabilities, their need for home care services and their pregnancy. The section on personality information asks for information on the applicant's criminal record, whether they have been deported from a country before and, if so, from which country. The questions on personality information also include whether the applicant has been banned from entering a country due to unlawful behaviour and whether they have been deported for this reason.
How Much Money Do I Need for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
For a New Zealand working holiday visa, the applicant must have a minimum of NZ$7,000 in their account. The applicant can prove that they have the required amount with documents such as bank statements, credit card statements, bank statements and traveller's cheques.
What Proof of Language Proficiency Should I Provide for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
For a New Zealand working holiday visa, proof of language proficiency can be provided by the result of an internationally recognised language test or a certificate of proficiency from an institution where the language of instruction is entirely English; if the certificate of proficiency is obtained from a Turkish university, proof that all education was in English is required.
The tests accepted as proof of language proficiency in the New Zealand working holiday visa application and the minimum scores required from these tests are given below.
| Language Proficiency Test | Current Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS - General or Academic Module | 4.5 and above |
| TOEFL iBT | 32 and above |
| PTE Academic | 30 and above |
| Cambridge English B2 First (FCE) | 147 and above |
| B2 First for Schools (FCE for Schools) | 147 and above |
| Vocational English Test (OET) | C or above in all sections related to reading, listening, writing and speaking skills |
What kind of health insurance should I get for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
For a New Zealand working holiday visa, health insurance must cover the entire duration of the person’s stay in New Zealand. For some countries, health insurance must cover both medical expenses and hospitalization expenses, and applicants must confirm that this is required for their own country. In cases where health insurance is required for a visa application, failure to have insurance may result in a visa refusal. Proof of health insurance must be shown upon entry to the country.
How Much Is the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Application Fee?
The New Zealand working holiday visa application fee is 280 NZ dollars.
For 2022, the average New Zealand working holiday visa cost is 250 dollars, including visa application fee, travel health insurance, flight and hotel reservations, sworn translation, notary procedures and consultancy fees.
How to Track New Zealand Work and Holiday Visa?
New Zealand work and holiday visa tracking procedures are carried out through the website where the person applies. If additional documents are requested for the visa or if there is a change in the application status, the applicant is informed via e-mail.
How Many Days Does It Take to Complete a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Application?
90% of New Zealand working holiday visa applications are finalised within 11 days.
How Long is a Working Holiday New Zealand Visa Granted for?
Working holiday visas for New Zealand are issued for a period of 12 months.
Can a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Be Extended?
New Zealand working holiday visas can be extended for 3 months if certain conditions are met. With a working holiday visa, seasonal workers in the horticulture and viticulture sectors, which include planting, maintaining and harvesting crops, who are currently in New Zealand, have the opportunity to extend their visa period for an additional 3 months, once only, if they work for at least 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions frequently sent to our center about the New Zealand working holiday program and visa procedures are answered below.
Is a Health Report Required for a New Zealand Work and Travel Visa?
For New Zealand work and travel visa, a health report is required as a chest X-ray or general health report for applicants from countries where New Zealand has determined that the risk of tuberculosis is high. Since Turkey is considered to be a low risk country for tuberculosis, the applicant is not required to obtain a health report. Additional documents that the authorities may request for a New Zealand work and travel visa application may include a health report.
How to Get a Medical Report for New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
The health report for the New Zealand working holiday visa can be obtained from Ankara and Istanbul. The health report, which can be obtained from IOM MHAC in Istanbul, can be obtained from Dr. Lale Tuncel and Düzen Laboratory in Ankara.
Is a Job Offer Required for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
No, a job offer is not required for a New Zealand working holiday visa.
What Jobs Can You Do with a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa?
There are no restrictions on the type of work a person can do with a New Zealand working holiday visa.
People who go to New Zealand with a working holiday visa mostly work in the agricultural or service sectors and can apply for suitable jobs by following New Zealand job postings.
What are the Working Holiday Visa Conditions in New Zealand?
The conditions for working in New Zealand on a working holiday visa include not working for any employer for more than 3 months, not working for more than 12 months in total, not getting a permanent job, being in a legal job, not working in a place where sex is offered for money or managing such a business. Everyone who is in New Zealand and works must pay tax on their earnings, so a New Zealand bank account and IRD number are required.
Can I Study in New Zealand with a Work Holiday Visa?
With a New Zealand work and holiday visa, you can study for up to 6 months.
In order to study in New Zealand for more than 6 months, it is necessary to apply for a New Zealand student visa .
Does the New Zealand Work Holiday Visa Cover Family Members?
New Zealand work and holiday visa applications do not include family members.
The New Zealand working holiday visa is only for the applicant and family members cannot be included in the application. If the applicant's family members want to go to New Zealand, they must apply for a New Zealand visa on their own behalf.