New Zealand visa requirements

Holiday visa

To enter New Zealand you’ll need to have a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond the date you intend to leave the country. The citizens of most countries can stay up to three months visa-free so if you want to stay for longer or if your country of origin doesn’t have a visa waiver agreement with New Zealand, then you’ll need to apply for a visitor's visa from New Zealand immigration.

New Zealand working holiday visa

Want to soak up the true culture of New Zealand, how about working there!  If you’re from the UK you can apply for a working holiday visa allowing you to stay for up to 23 months.  You will usually get a response within a few days of applying, asking you for more information or letting you know the decision.  Once approved, you have 12 months to arrive in New Zealand and can work for up to 12 months once you get there.


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