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Working Holiday New Zealand for Spaniards (2026): requirements, quota and status

Working holiday

The Working holiday rules for Spain passport holders in New Zealand list a stay of up to 12 months. Verified against Immigration New Zealand on 2026-09-30.

Age
18–30 years

Source for Age

To apply for this visa you must: be aged 18 to 30
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Stay
Up to 12 months

Source for Stay

Length of stay Up to 12 months
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Application fee
From NZD 770

Source for Application fee

Cost From NZD $770
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Proof of funds
NZD 4,200

Source for Proof of funds

You must have at least NZD $4,200 to cover your living expenses while in New Zealand.
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After the visa: first 30 days in New Zealand

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How to apply

  1. Gather the documents required for your application.

    Source for Application documents

    Step 1: Gather your documents The section 'Who can apply' explains the information and documents you need to gather to apply for this visa.
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    • Provide your passport details.

      Source for Passport document

      When you apply, you will need to provide: your passport details.
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    • A departure ticket or proof you can buy one, if requested after you apply.

      Source for Departure document

      After you apply, we may contact you and ask for: evidence of a medical examination or chest X-ray police certificates as proof of your good character proof you have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay proof you have medical insurance a ticket to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay, or proof you have enough money to buy one.
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    • Proof of the required funds, if requested after you apply.

      Source for Funds document

      After you apply, we may contact you and ask for: evidence of a medical examination or chest X-ray police certificates as proof of your good character proof you have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay proof you have medical insurance a ticket to leave New Zealand at the end
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    • Proof of medical insurance, if requested after you apply.

      Source for Insurance document

      After you apply, we may contact you and ask for: evidence of a medical examination or chest X-ray police certificates as proof of your good character proof you have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay proof you have medical insurance a ticket to leave New Zealand at the end of your stay, or proof you have enough money to buy one.
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    • Medical examination or chest X-ray evidence, if requested after you apply.

      Source for Medical evidence

      After you apply, we may contact you and ask for: evidence of a medical examination or chest X-ray
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    • Police certificates, if requested after you apply.

      Source for Police certificate

      After you apply, we may contact you and ask for: evidence of a medical examination or chest X-ray police certificates as proof of your good character proof you have at least NZD $4,200 for your stay proof you have medical insurance a ticket to leave
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  2. Sign in to your immigration account, or create one if you do not have one.

    Source for Application account

    To apply, log in to your account, or set up an account if you do not have one already.
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  3. Complete your online application in English.

    Source for Submit the application

    You must apply online and in English.
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  4. Check the status of your submitted application in your account.

    Source for Application status tracking

    Log in to your account to check the status of your application.
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Currency
Listed fees + your travel and first month

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Travel and health insurance

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Return flights

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Listed visa fees · approximate conversion

Visa application fee

Source for Application fee

Cost From NZD $770
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Approx. EUR 389

Approx. USD 434

Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. European Central Bank

The visa fee is a starting price. Your final fee may be higher.

Money you may need to show

These are funds to demonstrate, not a visa fee. They are shown separately and are not added to the estimate. Read the evidence for the applicable conditions.

Minimum funds

Source for Proof of funds

You must have at least NZD $4,200 to cover your living expenses while in New Zealand.
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Approx. EUR 2,119

Approx. USD 2,368

Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. European Central Bank

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Amounts rounded up to whole currency units. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and add charges.

Questions answered by the official rules

How long is the initial stay?

Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-09-30 against Immigration New Zealand.

Source for Stay

Length of stay Up to 12 months
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How much money must I show?

NZD 4,200. Verified on 2026-09-30 against Immigration New Zealand.

Source for Proof of funds

You must have at least NZD $4,200 to cover your living expenses while in New Zealand.
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What is the application fee?

From NZD 770. Verified on 2026-09-30 against Immigration New Zealand.

Source for Application fee

Cost From NZD $770
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What ages can apply?

18–30 years. Verified on 2026-09-30 against Immigration New Zealand.

Source for Age

To apply for this visa you must: be aged 18 to 30
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Can family members join my application?

A partner or child who wants to travel with you must apply for their own visa.. Verified on 2026-09-30 against Immigration New Zealand.

Source for Family and dependants

If you have a partner or child who wants to come to New Zealand, they will need to apply for their own visa.
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Can I participate again?

You cannot apply if New Zealand has already granted you a working holiday visa, even if you never used it.. Verified on 2026-09-30 against Immigration New Zealand.

Source for Repeat participation

You cannot apply if we have given you a working holiday visa before, even if you did not use the visa.
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Can I extend my stay?

You may apply for up to 3 additional months while in New Zealand on a current working holiday visa, after at least 3 months of seasonal horticulture or viticulture work there, if you have not had this extension visa before.. Verified on 2026-09-30 against Immigration New Zealand.

Source for Extension conditions

You can stay in New Zealand on an extension to your original working holiday visa for up to 3 months. Who can apply To apply for this visa you must: be in New Zealand on a current working holiday visa have already done at least 3 months of seasonal horticulture or viticulture work in New Zealand not have had a Working Holiday Extension Work Visa before
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Last change on October 2, 2026

Change history

What changed

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    • Value withdrawn: Annual places
    • Verified evidence added: Maximum age
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    • Verified evidence added: Annual places
    • Verified evidence added: Application account
    • Verified evidence added: Departure document
    • Verified evidence added: Funds document
    • Verified evidence added: Insurance document
    • Verified evidence added: Medical evidence
    • Verified evidence added: Passport document
    • Verified evidence added: Police certificate
    • Verified evidence added: Application documents
    • Verified evidence added: Submit the application
    • Verified evidence added: Application status tracking
    • Verified evidence added: How to apply
    • Verified evidence added: Family and dependants
    • Verified evidence added: Extension conditions
    • Verified evidence added: Repeat participation
    • Verified evidence added: Application fee
    • Verified evidence added: Required funds
    • Verified evidence added: Initial stay
    • Value withdrawn: Maximum age
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    • Value withdrawn: Annual places
    • Value withdrawn: Application account
    • Value withdrawn: Departure document
    • Value withdrawn: Funds document
    • Value withdrawn: Insurance document
    • Value withdrawn: Medical evidence
    • Value withdrawn: Passport document
    • Value withdrawn: Police certificate
    • Value withdrawn: Application documents
    • Value withdrawn: Submit the application
    • Value withdrawn: Application status tracking
    • Value withdrawn: How to apply
    • Value withdrawn: Family and dependants
    • Value withdrawn: Extension conditions
    • Value withdrawn: Repeat participation
    • Value withdrawn: Application fee
    • Value withdrawn: Required funds
    • Value withdrawn: Initial stay
    • Official-source search updated: Selection method
    • Verified evidence added: Maximum age
    • Verified evidence added: Minimum age
    • Verified evidence added: Annual places
    • Verified evidence added: Application account
    • Verified evidence added: Departure document
    • Verified evidence added: Funds document
    • Verified evidence added: Insurance document
    • Verified evidence added: Medical evidence
    • Verified evidence added: Passport document
    • Verified evidence added: Police certificate
    • Verified evidence added: Application documents
    • Verified evidence added: Submit the application
    • Verified evidence added: Application status tracking
    • Verified evidence added: How to apply
    • Verified evidence added: Family and dependants
    • Verified evidence added: Extension conditions
    • Verified evidence added: Repeat participation
    • Verified evidence added: Application fee
    • Verified evidence added: Required funds
    • Verified evidence added: Initial stay
    • Official-source search updated: Selection method
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