WI4.5 Canada Working Holiday Scheme

1. This scheme allows young citizens of Canada aged 18 to 35 inclusive:
   1. to be issued a work visa valid for travel for 12 months from date of issue, and upon arrival in New Zealand to be granted a work permit for a maximum of 12 months; or
   2. if applying from within New Zealand, to be granted a work permit valid for a maximum of 12 months.
2. Successful applicants will also be issued a multiple entry work visa, valid for the same period as the work permit, allowing re-entry to New Zealand on any number of occasions.
3. To be eligible for a work visa or permit 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.
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 (see U2.5).
5. Applicants under this scheme must lodge their application in the prescribed manner (E4.45, E4.55). Applicants may apply by using the online application system.

Effective 29/03/2010