France working holiday visa for New Zealand citizens

Working Holiday (Vacances-Travail) · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

New Zealand citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday (Vacances-Travail) and live and work in France for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£84 (€99). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£84 (€99)

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday, via the French mission in Wellington
~€2,500 funds; once in a lifetime

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

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

France rules for other passports

Australia Canada Taiwan