Portugal working holiday visa for New Zealand citizens

Working Holiday (Youth Mobility) · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

New Zealand citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday (Youth Mobility) and live and work in Portugal for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£77 (€90). Places: ~50 NZ places/year. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£77 (€90)

Quota

~50 NZ places/year

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday; tertiary qualification
3 months max per employer

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

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

Portugal rules for other passports

Australia