Canada working holiday visa for New Zealand citizens

International Experience Canada — Working Holiday · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

New Zealand citizens aged 18–35 can get the International Experience Canada — Working Holiday and live and work in Canada for up to 23 months. It costs about ~£200 (CAD ~370). Places: 2,500 places for NZ (2026). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–35

Duration

23 months

Cost

~£200 (CAD ~370)

Quota

2,500 places for NZ (2026)

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–35; open work permit up to 23 months
CAD 2,500 funds + health insurance

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in Canada

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Other countries open to New Zealand passports

United Kingdom — ages 18–35, up to 36 months Ireland — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Hong Kong — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Singapore — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Canada rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia Germany France Netherlands