W6.65 Italy-New Zealand Working Holiday Scheme (01/04/2001)

1. This scheme allows up to 250 young citizens of the Italian Republic annually from 1 April 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 Italian Republic ordinarily resident in the Italian Republic at the time of application, and
   2. satisfy the visa officer at the New Zealand Embassy in Rome that their primary intention is to holiday in New Zealand, with employment being 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 Italian passport, and
   6. possess a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket, and
   7. possess a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for maintenance, and
   8. pay the prescribed Working Holiday Scheme work visa application fee, and
   9. agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay.
3. Holders of working holiday visas issued under this scheme:
   1. must not work for the same employer for more than three months, and
   2. must not undertake permanent or long term employment unless they apply for and obtain a permit that enables this as provided by W6.5.1, and
   3. may enrol in one training or study course of up to 3 months duration during the course of their visit to New Zealand.

Effective 01/04/2001