Korea Working Holiday Scheme
1800 places are available annually under this scheme to young citizens of Republic of Korea for a stay of 12 months in New Zealand.The scheme runs from 15 April each year.
There are no places remaining under this scheme.
There are no places remaining under this scheme.
More places will become available on 15 April 2010.
To be eligible
You must:
- have a passport from the Republic of Korea that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
- be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old
- not bring children with you
- hold a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket*
- have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds to meet your living costs while you’re here
- meet our health and character requirements
- hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay
- be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit
- not have been approved a visa or permit under a Working Holiday Scheme before.
If you are already in New Zealand you also need to hold a valid temporary permit.
*You are required to hold sufficient funds for the duration of your visit and for the purchase of an outward ticket from New Zealand. Such evidence may be requested on arrival at the border