Finland working holiday visa for New Zealand citizens

Working Holiday residence permit · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

New Zealand citizens aged 18–35 can get the Working Holiday residence permit and live and work in Finland for up to 12 months. It costs about Free for NZ. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–35

Duration

12 months

Cost

Free for NZ

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–35; unrestricted work rights (NZ–Finland agreement)
~€2,450 funds for 3 months; first-time only

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

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

Finland rules for other passports

Australia