New Zealand working holiday visa for United Kingdom citizens

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

The short answer

United Kingdom citizens aged 18–35 can get the UK Working Holiday Visa and live and work in New Zealand for up to 36 months. It costs about ~£355 (from NZD 770). Places: 15,000 places/year. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–35

Duration

36 months

Cost

~£355 (from NZD 770)

Quota

15,000 places/year

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 36th birthday; choose 12, 23 or 36 months
Medical + chest X-ray for stays over 12 months; ~NZD 350/month funds

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 United Kingdom passports

Australia — ages 18–35, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 24 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–35, up to 12 months Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Hong Kong — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

New Zealand rules for other passports

Ireland Canada United States Germany France Netherlands