Ireland working holiday visa for New Zealand citizens

Working Holiday Authorisation · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

New Zealand citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday Authorisation and live and work in Ireland for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£55 (NZD 120). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£55 (NZD 120)

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday, via the Irish Embassy in Wellington
NZD 2,500 + return ticket / NZD 5,000 funds

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

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 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 Singapore — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Ireland rules for other passports

Australia Canada United States Taiwan