WI2.175 Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme (30/07/2012)

1. This scheme is available to 100 young citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam annually.
2. To be eligible for a work visa under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be a citizen of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; 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 to remain in force throughout their stay in New Zealand; and
   4. meet the requirements at WI2.1.1(b); and
   5. have a tertiary qualification granted in respect of a minimum of three years' full-time university study; and
   6. have a level of proficiency in English that is assessed as at least functional.

      Note: For the purpose of these instructions an applicant's proficiency in English is deemed to be at least functional if they can produce a certificate from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), showing they achieved an average level of 4.5 over the four components of the test. The IELTS certificate must be no more than two years old at the time the application is lodged.

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 12 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 12 months.
4. Participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months.
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 30/07/2012