Au Pair in New Zealand: visa information

Requirements for visa in New Zealand

Age: 18 - 30 years
Good English language skills
Able to afford travel and visa expenses
Eligible for the Working Holiday Visa
Savings of NZ $4,200 in your bank account

Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday visa allows young people, aged 18 - 30 years, to live and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months and 23 months for citizens of the United Kingdom. The following countries may apply for the Working Holiday Visa to New Zealand. In the table below you will see when it will be possible for you to start to apply for the Working Holiday visa, and how many places are available for your country.

Europe

Austria 4 May 2022 100	Belgium 14 March 2022 unlimited	Croatia 10 August 2022 100	Czech Republic 31 May 2022 1200
Denmark 14 March 2022 unlimited	Estonia 30 March 2022 100	Finland 14 March 2022 unlimited	France 14 March 2022 unlimited
Germany 14 March 2022 unlimited	Hungary 20 April 2022 100	Ireland 14 March 2022 unlimited	Italy 14 March 2022 unlimited
Latvia 24 May 2022 100	Lithuania 7 July 2022 100	Luxembourg 10 May 2022 50	Malta 6 July 2022 50
Netherlands 14 March 2022 unlimited	Norway 14 March 2022 unlimited	Poland 11 May 2022 100	Slovakia 3 May 2022 100
Slovenia 7 April 2022 100	Spain 21 April 2022 200	Sweden 14 March 2022 unlimited	United Kingdom 14 March 2022 unlimited

Asia

China 30 June 2022 1000	Hong Kong 5 April 2022 400	Israel 7 June 2022 200	Japan 14 March 2022 unlimited
Malaysia 16 March 2022 1150	Philippines 31 March 2022 100	Singapore 14 June 2022 200	South Korea 17 May 2022 3000
Thailand 14 July 2022 100	Turkey 21 July 2022 100	Vietnam 4 August 2022 100

America

Argentina 30 August 2022 1000	Brazil 18 August 2022 300	Chile 6 September 2022 940	Mexico 22 March 2022 200
Peru 11 August 2022 100	USA 14 March 2022 unlimited	Uruguay 13 September 2022 200

Working Holiday - visa application

Au Pairs in New Zealand must meet the requirements for the Working Holiday visa. This type of visa sometimes has a limited number of approved applications depending on the nationality. It is also important to mention that holidays must be the main goal of this visa, with work being a secondary intention. Documents to bring to apply for the Working Holiday visa are:

Passport

Au Pairs need a valid passport for their complete stay.

Au Pair contract

The migration authorities will ask for the Au Pair agreement. Make sure that the expectations, payment and Au Pair responsibilities are clearly stated.

Visa application

Candidates for the Working Holiday visa must apply online at the immigration website of New Zealand. To do so, they will need to create an account and fill out a form. According to the website, all candidates will need to pay an application fee online. In some cases, they will also need to provide evidence (funds, medical insurance, etc.), in that case they will be contacted by email.

Applicants will get an email informing them about the visa application status. Most applications are processed within 25 days.

Return plane ticket

You must have a return ticket or enough savings to buy one. Authorities might ask to see evidence of this.

Savings

Au Pairs and other candidates for the Working Holiday visa must have at least NZ $4,200 in their account. Migration officers might ask for proof during the arrival in New Zealand.

AuPair.com recommends contacting the embassy of New Zealand or consulate in the Au Pair’s home country and get rid of any doubts before the application.

What else?

Applicants must enter New Zealand within 12 months of the date the visa is granted.
The visa allows to study or do training if it is for no more than 6 months of the stay.