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Czechia Working Holiday Visa - New Zealand

22 facts quoted from the official source

Bilateral youth-mobility visa for an eligible New Zealand citizen to holiday in Czechia and work temporarily.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
11
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Annual quota or selection ballotThe published annual quota is 1200.
  • Dependent children not allowedThe applicant must not be accompanied by children.
  • Financial means and return travelProof of funds or accepted cost coverage is required.
  • Holiday or cultural experience as the primary purposeHoliday, cultural experience or language development must remain the principal purpose.
  • Maximum Age InclusiveThe maximum age at application is 35, inclusive.
  • Minimum AgeThe minimum age at application is 18.
  • Nationality covered by a bilateral or reciprocal agreementThe bilateral route is restricted to citizens of New Zealand.
  • Character, security and admissibilityA criminal-record document is generally required for applicants aged 15 or over and may also be requested for relevant prior-residence states.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation and registrationProof of accommodation is required.
  • Health insuranceThe applicable travel or comprehensive medical insurance must be provided.
  • Passport, travel document and visa classA valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe competent authority publishes Working Holiday Visa - New Zealand as a current pathway.
  • Entries allowedA valid long-term visa permits repeated exit and re-entry.
  • How and where to applyThe correct long-term visa application form is required.
  • Official source basisThe competent authority publishes Working Holiday Visa - New Zealand as a current pathway.
  • Personal Diplomatic Mission FilingThe initial application is normally filed in person at a competent Czech diplomatic mission.
  • PhotographThe required photograph must be provided.
  • Report summaryThe competent authority publishes Working Holiday Visa - New Zealand as a current pathway.
  • Schengen Short TravelA valid long-term visa permits short non-profit travel within Schengen.
Family

Who you can bring

children
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal and change of statusThe Working Holiday visa cannot be extended.
  • Stay Over 90 DaysThe national long-term visa is for a stay longer than 90 days.
  • Validity Years MaxThe bilateral visa is valid for no more than one year.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Czechia?
The official source states: Bilateral youth-mobility visa for an eligible New Zealand citizen to holiday in Czechia and work temporarily.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Proof of funds or accepted cost coverage is required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: The applicable travel or comprehensive medical insurance must be provided.
05Do I need to show accommodation in Czechia?
The official source states: Proof of accommodation is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official ipc.gov.cz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 22 points against the official source; 22 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ipc.gov.czLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Czechia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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