Information about Canada Working Holiday Visa
This visa helps young people from Canada come to New Zealand. You can apply for this visa if you’re a citizen of Canada and you have at least NZ $4,200 to live on during your stay. While you’re here, you can study and work while you enjoy your holiday.
With this visa you can
- Choose to apply for a 12 or 23 month visa.
- Work in New Zealand for up to 23 months, depending on the length of the visa you apply for.
- Study or train for up to 6 months in total.
Things to note
- You can’t accept a permanent job.
- If you apply for a 23-month visa, you must provide a General Medical Certificate.
- If you choose a 12-month visa and decide you want to stay longer, you can apply later for the balance of the 23-month period.
- You can’t bring children with you on a working holiday. If you have a partner who wants to come to New Zealand, they’ll need to apply for their own visa.
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Working Holiday Visas
To apply for one of these visas, you’ll first need to create an account. Once you have done this, you can then log in and apply. You can also use your log in to check your application status.
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