The Canadian Working Holiday visa for New Zealanders
If you’re a citizen of New Zealand and are between the ages of 18 and 35, you may be able to apply for the 12 month working holiday visa in Canada.
Canada has an arrangement with New Zealand that enables the Government of Canada to issue work permits to New Zealand citizens who wish to travel and work in Canada for up to one year through International Experience Canada.
Eligibility Criteria for the Working Holiday Category
The Working Holiday category is designed for New Zealand citizens who intend to travel in Canada and who wish to find temporary paid employment to help pay for their stay (maximum 12 months).
To be eligible for the Working Holiday category, you must:
- be a New Zealand citizen with a valid New Zealand passport;
- be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive);
- have the equivalent of C$2,500 to help cover your expenses at the beginning of your stay;
- be prepared to take out health-care insurance for the duration of your stay – you may have to present evidence of this insurance when you enter Canada;
- pay a participation fee that is equivalent to C$150 in New Zealand dollars; and
- not have participated in the Working Holiday category before.
- Admissibility (for work permit)
At any time during the processing of your application, Citizenship and Immigration Canada may request additional information or documents to determine your admissibility.
To start the application process