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Learn about New Zealand’s relationships
We work with international and regional organisations to advance New Zealand's interests, and protect the security and stability of our region. We also take into account New Zealand's political, trade and economic objectives.
To find out more about New Zealand’s relations with other countries and territories, select a region.
Working holiday visa schemes
New Zealand has working holiday visa arrangements with over 40 countries. The schemes give young New Zealand citizens (generally aged between 18 and 30, with some exceptions) the opportunity to holiday and work overseas. Find out more below:
| Country | Duration (up to) | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 year | 18–35 |
| Austria | 6 months | 18–30 |
| Belgium | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Brazil | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Canada | 23 months | 18–35 |
| Chile | 1 year | 18–35 |
| Croatia | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Czech Republic | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Denmark | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Estonia | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Finland | 1 year | 18–30 |
| France | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Germany | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Hong Kong | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Hungary | 1 year | 18–35 |
| Ireland | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Israel | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Italy | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Japan | 1 year | 18-30 |
| Korea | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Latvia | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Lithuania | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Luxembourg | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Malaysia | 6 months | 18–30 |
| Malta | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Mexico | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Netherlands | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Norway | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Peru | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Philippines | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Poland | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Portugal | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Singapore | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Slovakia | 1 year | 18–35 |
| Slovenia | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Spain | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Sweden | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Taiwan | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Thailand | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Türkiye | 1 year | 18–30 |
| United Kingdom | 2 years | 18–35 |
| Uruguay | 1 year | 18–30 |
| Viet Nam | 1 year | 18–30 |