New Zealand working holiday visa for Canada citizens

Canada Working Holiday Visa · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Canada citizens aged 18–35 can get the Canada Working Holiday Visa and live and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£355 (from NZD 770). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–35

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£355 (from NZD 770)

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–35
~NZD 4,200 funds; medical insurance

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

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 Canada passports

United Kingdom — ages 18–35, up to 36 months Ireland — ages 18–35, up to 24 months Australia — ages 18–35, 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

New Zealand rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland United States Germany France Netherlands