W6.55 Germany-New Zealand Working Holiday Scheme (01/12/2001)

1. This scheme allows 1,000 young citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany annually to be issued with multiple entry work visas, current for 12 months from the date of issue, authorising employment for a maximum of 12 months from the date of arrival.
2. To be eligible for a work visa under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany ordinarily resident in the Federal Republic of Germany at the time of applying, and
   2. satisfy the visa officer at the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin that their main intention for coming to New Zealand is to holiday, and that employment is an incidental reason for the visit, and
   3. be aged between 18 and 30 years both inclusive at the time of application, and
   4. not be accompanied by children, and
   5. possess a valid passport, and
   6. possess a return ticket, or sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket, and
   7. have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for maintenance; and
   8. pay the prescribed work visa application fee; and
   9. agree to hold comprehensive medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay.
3. Participants in the Scheme must not:
   1. engage in permanent employment; or
   2. work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months.

Effective 01/12/2001