Czech Republic working holiday visa for New Zealand citizens

Working Holiday long-term visa · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

New Zealand citizens aged 18–35 can get the Working Holiday long-term visa and live and work in Czech Republic for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£85 (CZK 2,500). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–35

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£85 (CZK 2,500)

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–35 inclusive; free labour-market access
Non-repeatable; courses max 6 months

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

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 Canada — ages 18–35, up to 23 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

Czech Republic rules for other passports

Australia