🇳🇿 New Zealand · Working holiday
Working Holiday Extension Work Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €402 |
| Minimum annual salary | €402 |
| Proof of savings | €2,111 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €404 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/working-holiday-extension-work-visa/.
- Typical processing: ~14 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €402.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/working-holiday-extension-work-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/working-holiday-extension-work-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
Proof of savings
“4200 NZD”
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/usa-working-holiday-visa/ · verified 2026-06-21
Work experience
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/working-holiday-extension-work-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
Health insurance
“you must provide police certificates...if it was a requirement for your original working holiday visa”
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/working-holiday-extension-work-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/working-holiday-extension-work-visa/ · verified 2026-06-22
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.