🇹🇭 Thailand · Working holiday
Working Holiday Scheme (New Zealand holders of ordinary passports only/currently residing in New Zealand) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €502 |
| Proof of savings | €3,518 (≈ NZD 7,000 · FX 2026-06-19) |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–30 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €502 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://wellington.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/17705-working-holiday-visa.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
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 annual salary
https://wellington.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/17705-working-holiday-visa · verified 2026-06-21
Proof of savings
“Possess at least NZ$ 7,000 for living expenses while in Thailand”
https://wellington.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/17705-working-holiday-visa · verified 2026-06-21
Health insurance
“"have medical and comprehensive health insurance for duration of stay"”
https://wellington.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/17705-working-holiday-visa · verified 2026-06-21
Age range
“18 – 30 years of age”
https://wellington.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/17705-working-holiday-visa · verified 2026-06-21
Application fee
https://wellington.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/17705-working-holiday-visa · verified 2026-06-21
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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 2026-06-21.