Spain working holiday visa for New Zealand citizens

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

The short answer

New Zealand citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday visa and live and work in Spain for up to 12 months. Places: 2,000/year (since Apr 2025). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

See official site

Quota

2,000/year (since Apr 2025)

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday; full work rights
Study up to 6 months

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

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

Spain rules for other passports

Australia