WI2.20 Canada Working Holiday Scheme (30/03/2015)

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. 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 them:
   1. being in New Zealand on a valid work visa granted on or after 1 April 2015 under the Canada Working Holiday Scheme at the time of application for a further visa; and
   2. meeting all the requirements of WI2.1.1, except (b) (ix); and
   3. applying in the prescribed manner using a paper form (E4.50.1).

Effective 30/03/2015