New Zealand work & tourist visas

The ultimate working holiday programme

Work New Zealand from £324
The Work New Zealand programme is ideal for those embarking on an extended working holiday. We'll assist you at every step of the Visa application process before you depart the UK and when you land in NZ. We have two Visa options to choose from:

▪ Working Holiday Visa:
For those aged 18-30 who want to work for up 12 months but live in NZ for 23 months.

▪ IEP Work Exchange Visa:
Exclusive to STA Travel! For those aged between 18-35 who want to work and travel in NZ for up to 12 months. You can also apply for this even if you've previously had an NZ working holiday visa.

IEP exchange visas are released in January and limited in availability every year - visas for 2013 applications are now sold out, the next allocation of visas will be released in January 2014.

New Zealand working holiday visa

New Zealand working holiday visas
To fully appreciate the culture and beauty of New Zealand you need to immerse yourself slap bang in the middle of it, and a working holiday visa is the best way of experiencing everything this amazing country has to offer. 

▪ Once your application is approved, you have 12 months to arrive in New Zealand.
▪ Stay for up to 23 months (if you are from the UK) and work for up to 12 months.
▪ Work in a skilled or unskilled position at any location in New Zealand - unlike Australia, you won’t have to change jobs if you don’t want to.

Job search starter pack from £185

Get sorted as soon as you arrive in New Zealand! With this pack you’ll be assured of a place to stay - a great opportunity to get your social life spinning into exciting oblivion!

• 2, 4 or 7 nights accommodation, breakfast and airport transfers
• Comprehensive work and travel pack
• Job Search membership & Sim Card
• Mail holding and forwarding service
• Luggage storage for 1 month
• Work NZ info on a handy USB stick

You’ll receive a 12 month NZ Job Search registration, NZ work info on a handy USB and a mobile SIM card. You’ll also get all the relevant bits to apply for a tax number and bank account. It’ll be a great chance to meet people in exactly the same position as you and take advantage of heaps of discounts on NZ travel.

Call to book 0333 321 0092 or find a store

Visitor visa

The good news for UK passport holders is that you can enter New Zealand visa-free as a visitor for up to 6 months, which is perfect if you don’t want to work while you are there. All you will need is a passport that is valid for three months beyond the date you intend to leave the country.

Visitors from most other countries will find that they have a three month free visitor status. To check your country's eligibility or to apply to stay longer you will need to visit Immigration New Zealand >