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Malaysia Working Holiday Visa

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Which nationalities and age range can participate?

Applicants must be citizens of Malaysia aged 18 to 30.

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  • This concise extraction states only the quoted route-page facts; unquoted eligibility details and any other applicable extension or repeat conditions are not inferred.

What combination of travel, work, study or training does the programme permit?

The visa allows holidaying in New Zealand for up to 6 months, working in temporary jobs for up to 6 months, studying or training for up to 6 months in total and travelling in and out of New Zealand.

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  • This concise extraction states only the quoted route-page facts; unquoted eligibility details and any other applicable extension or repeat conditions are not inferred.

What are the defining limitations: quota, ballot, previous participation, employer limits, study limits or equivalent?

Applicants must not have had a working holiday visa for New Zealand before, even if they have not used it. Holders cannot take a permanent job on this visa. Study or training is limited to 6 months in total. The official source does not state a quota, ballot or limit on work for a single employer.

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  • This concise extraction states only the quoted route-page facts; unquoted eligibility details and any other applicable extension or repeat conditions are not inferred.

What funds, insurance, onward travel or similar preparation is particularly important?

The applicant must have at least NZD $2,250 to cover living expenses while in New Zealand. Full medical insurance for the stay is recommended. Evidence of travel arrangements to leave New Zealand may be requested, and the money for the ticket must be in addition to the money to live on.

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How long can the person stay, can the programme be extended or repeated, and what happens when it ends?

The holder can stay in New Zealand for up to 6 months. Those doing work in certain industries may be able to stay longer by applying for a Working Holiday Extension Work Visa: after completing 3 months of seasonal work in the viticulture or horticulture industries, they may be able to stay in New Zealand for another 3 months. The programme cannot be repeated: a person cannot apply if they have been given a working holiday visa before, even if they did not use the visa. The official source does not state what happens when the stay ends.

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  • The cited text does not state what happens when the stay ends (e.g. a departure obligation).

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