WI2.127 Portugal Working Holiday Scheme (to 03/03/2022)

Note: The instructions in this section cease to be effective from 03/03/2022.

1. This scheme is available to 50 young citizens of Portugal annually.
2. To be eligible for a work visa under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be citizens of Portugal; 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 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 12 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 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).

Effective 20/03/2018