WI2.7 Austria Working Holiday Scheme (18/04/2012)

1. This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of Austria annually.
2. To be eligible for a work visa under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be citizens of Austria; and
   2. have a minimum of NZ$2,250 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 in New Zealand; and
   4. meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b).
3. Successful applicants will be granted a work visa with the following conditions:
   1. if the applicant is outside New Zealand, first entry to New Zealand must be made within 12 months of the visa being granted, and the visa will allow work and multiple entries to New Zealand for six months from first arrival; or
   2. if the applicant is in New Zealand, the visa will allow work and multiple entry to New Zealand for six months.
4. Participants in this scheme may enrol in one or more courses of training or study of up to 6 months' duration in total during their visit to New Zealand.
5. Applicants under this scheme must lodge their application in the prescribed manner (E4.50). Applicants may apply by using the online application system.

Effective: 18/04/2012