New Zealand working holiday visa for United States citizens

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

The short answer

United States citizens aged 18–30 can get the US 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

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£355 (from NZD 770)

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday
~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 United States passports

Australia — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Ireland — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 18 months Singapore — ages 18–25, up to 6 months

New Zealand rules for other passports

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