Countries and regions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade interacts with other governments on behalf of the New Zealand Government.

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We work with international and regional organisations to advance New Zealand's interests, and protect the security and stability of our region. We also take into account New Zealand's political, trade and economic objectives.

To find out more about New Zealand’s relations with other countries and territories, select a region.

Working holiday visa schemes

New Zealand has working holiday visa arrangements with over 40 countries. The schemes give young New Zealand citizens (generally aged between 18 and 30, with some exceptions) the opportunity to holiday and work overseas. Find out more below:

Country Duration (up to) Age
Argentina 1 year 18–35
Austria 6 months 18–30
Belgium 1 year 18–30
Brazil 1 year 18–30
Canada 23 months 18–35
Chile 1 year 18–35
Croatia 1 year 18–30
Czech Republic 1 year 18–30
Denmark 1 year 18–30
Estonia 1 year 18–30
Finland 1 year 18–30
France 1 year 18–30
Germany 1 year 18–30
Hong Kong 1 year 18–30
Hungary 1 year 18–35
Ireland 1 year 18–30
Israel 1 year 18–30
Italy 1 year 18–30
Japan 1 year 18-30
Korea 1 year 18–30
Latvia 1 year 18–30
Lithuania 1 year 18–30
Luxembourg 1 year 18–30
Malaysia 6 months 18–30
Malta 1 year 18–30
Mexico 1 year 18–30
Netherlands 1 year 18–30
Norway 1 year 18–30
Peru 1 year 18–30
Philippines 1 year 18–30
Poland 1 year 18–30
Portugal 1 year 18–30
Singapore 1 year 18–30
Slovakia 1 year 18–35
Slovenia 1 year 18–30
Spain 1 year 18–30
Sweden 1 year 18–30
Taiwan 1 year 18–30
Thailand 1 year 18–30
Türkiye 1 year 18–30
United Kingdom 2 years 18–35
Uruguay 1 year 18–30
Viet Nam 1 year 18–30

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