WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme

1. This scheme is available to young citizens of Canada aged 18 to 35 inclusive.
2. To be eligible for a work visa under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be citizens of Canada; and
   2. have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; and
   3. agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay; and
   4. meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b).
3. Successful applicants will be granted a visa with the following conditions:
   1. if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for a maximum of 23 months from first arrival; or
   2. if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for a maximum of 23 months.
4. Applicants under this scheme must lodge their application in the prescribed manner (E4.50).
5. Applicants under this scheme may apply for a 12-month visa in the first instance and for a further visa up to their maximum entitlement of 23 months from the date of first arrival (or date the first working holiday visa was granted if they applied from within New Zealand), subject to meeting criteria under WI2.20.1 below.

WI2.20.1 Further visa requirements

1. To be eligible for a further work visa under this scheme in terms of WI2.20(e) above, applicants must:
   1. be in New Zealand on
      • a valid work visa granted under the Canada Working Holiday Scheme at the time of application for a further visa; or
      • a Working Holiday Visa as a Canadian citizen granted by Ministerial Special Direction on 3 March 2022 or on 20 October 2022; and
   2. apply in the prescribed manner using a paper form (E4.50.1); and
   3. meet all the requirements of WI2.1.1, except (b)(ii) and (ix); and
   4. provide evidence of medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout the remainder of the period of stay.
2. Applicants for a further work visa under this scheme are not required to provide evidence of funds for their maintenance unless requested by an immigration officer.

Effective 06/03/2023