New Zealand–Italy Working Holiday Visa

New Zealand citizens living in New Zealand can apply for a Working Holiday Visa for Italy to the Embassy of Italy in Wellington.

Be aged between 18 and 30 years, inclusive, at the time of application;

during which time the applicant may work for a total of six months but no more than three months with the same employer.

Satisfy the visa officer that his/her primary intention is to holiday in Italy, with employment being an incidental rather than a primary reason for the visit;

Not include any minor dependents on the application;

Have not previously taken part in the working Holiday scheme;

during which time the applicant may work for a total of six months but no more than three months with the same employer.

Satisfy the visa officer that his/her primary intention is to holiday in Italy, with employment being an incidental rather than a primary reason for the visit;

Proof of sufficient funds to support the stay in Italy (availability of at least 5.500 NZD through a current bank balance/statement; Please add an extra NZ$ 1000.00 if applicant has purchased only one way ticket to Italy);

Full flight itinerary including border of entry into Italy. We can only accept flights direct to Italy and not to other countries in the Schengen Area;

Travel insurance (must cover 365 days from the arrival in Italy) with a minimum coverage of 30.000 Euro for emergency medical expenses.

This visa is issued for 365 days

The applicant must enter Italy within 3 months from the date of issue of the visa; if not, it will automatically expire and will no longer be able to be used.

within 8 working days of arrival in Italy, the holder of the “working holiday” visa must go to the nearest “Questura” (Police and Immigration Station) and apply for a “permesso di soggiorno” (residence permit).

Not include any minor dependents on the application;

Have not previously taken part in the working Holiday scheme;