Age when applying
18–30
This range applies to Brazilian citizens. Age does not replace checking every other requirement.
References: BR-NZ-18
Brazil
New ZealandBrazilian passport / practical guide
New Zealand Working Holiday for Brazilian citizens (2026)
Plan your Working Holiday visa application for New Zealand: review Brazil’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
New Zealand at a glance
- Age when applying
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: BR-NZ-18
- Annual quota
- 300 per yearLearn moreReferences: BR-NZ-18
- Application dates
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: BR-NZ-18
- Language requirement
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: BR-NZ-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: BR-NZ-18
- Visa fee
- From NZD 770Learn moreReferences: BR-NZ-18
- Funds for your stay
- Minimum NZD 4,200, plus departureLearn moreReferences: BR-NZ-18
- Passport and nationality
- Brazilian; 3 months beyond visa expiryLearn moreReferences: BR-NZ-18
Source research for Brazilian citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in New Zealand for Brazilian citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
Brazilian; 3 months beyond visa expiry
Your passport must remain valid for at least three months beyond visa expiry. Check that date before applying and enter your details exactly.
References: BR-NZ-18
Language requirement
The application is completed in English. That alone does not mean a language test is required; confirm any evidence INZ requests in your case.
References: BR-NZ-18
Explore English courses →Documents and previous participation
No previous New Zealand Working Holiday
A previous grant prevents another application even if you did not use the visa. INZ may request medical or police certificates; arrange certified English translations where required.
References: BR-NZ-18
Before applying
Check that the passport remains valid for three months beyond the expected visa expiry. Keep NZD 4,200 for living costs, plus departure travel or money to buy it. Insurance must cover the whole stay, including hospital treatment. INZ may request examinations and police certificates; do not treat conditional examinations as mandatory for everyone.
Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills before travelling.
Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Step 2
Apply for the Working Holiday visa
Annual quota
300 per year
This is Brazil’s published annual allocation, not remaining places. Confirm the calendar directly with INZ.
References: BR-NZ-18
Application dates
The next Brazilian application calendar was not established in this review. Check INZ’s official announcement; the annual allocation establishes neither an opening nor remaining places.
References: BR-NZ-18
Visa fee
From NZD 770
Confirm the final amount INZ displays for your application. Examinations, translations, insurance and flights are separate expenses.
References: BR-NZ-18
How to prepare your application
- Check age, passport and that you have never been granted a New Zealand Working Holiday visa. Check Brazil’s applicable calendar directly with INZ.
- Prepare passport details, NZD 4,200, separate departure funds and full-stay medical insurance. Arrange certified translations if required.
- Complete the online application in English, provide requested documents and pay the charge shown by INZ.
- Respond to additional requests, wait for the eVisa and check its dates. Complete the traveller declaration and carry supporting evidence on arrival.
We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.
Step 3
If my visa is approved
Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
Enter within 12 months of issue. If you do not use the visa, expiry does not allow another New Zealand Working Holiday application. Check your eVisa dates.
References: BR-NZ-18
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
Minimum NZD 4,200, plus departure
Departure funds must be additional to the NZD 4,200 for living costs. You can show a ticket or enough money to buy one.
References: BR-NZ-18
Travel insurance
Medical insurance for the full stay
Coverage must last throughout your stay, including hospitalization. INZ may request the certificate or insurer confirmation.
References: BR-NZ-18
My preparation checklist
Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.
These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.
Step 5
Start my Working Holiday in New Zealand
Work conditions
Maximum 3 months with one employer
You can take temporary jobs during the 12 months, but cannot exceed three months with one employer. Permanent jobs and operating a business as owner are not permitted. A job offer is not required to apply.
References: BR-NZ-18
Study during your trip
Up to 6 months in total
You can study or train for up to six months during your stay. An English course must fit that limit and your visa conditions.
References: BR-NZ-18
Explore English courses →On arrival
Enter within twelve months of issue, according to the eVisa. Complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration and keep passport, insurance, funds and departure evidence available. Follow official IRD number instructions for work and tax. Observe three months per employer and six months of study in total.
Your first days
- Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
- Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
- If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.
Compare other options for Brazilian citizens
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a job offer?
A job offer is not required to apply. Temporary work is allowed, with no more than three months for one employer.
Does NZD 4,200 include departure costs?
No. The departure ticket or money to buy it must be additional to living funds.
Can I apply again if I do not use the first visa?
A previous grant prevents another application even if you never travelled. Check the entry deadline before making commitments.
How long must my passport remain valid?
At least three months beyond visa expiry. A passport valid only until the end of the trip does not meet the published rule.
Do I need insurance when I am not working?
Yes. The required medical cover lasts throughout the stay, including hospitalisation, and may be checked on entry.
Authorities and guidance
Official contacts for preparing your trip
Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.
Immigration New Zealand
Use the enquiry channel linked from the programme page.
Official informationOfficial sources
Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.
Source research recorded on 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.
- Immigration New Zealand - Brazil Working Holiday Source checked: 16 October 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Brazil Working Holiday Source checked: 18 October 2026