Age when applying
18–30 years
You must be 18–30 when applying.
References: MXNZ1-18
México
New ZealandMexican passport / practical guide
New Zealand Working Holiday for Mexicans (2026)
Plan your New Zealand Working Holiday visa application: review Mexico’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
- 18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: MXNZ1-18
- Annual quota
- 200 per yearLearn moreReferences: MXNZ1-18
- Application dates
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: MXNZ1-18
- Language requirement
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: MXNZ1-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: MXNZ1-18
- Visa fee
- From NZD 770Learn moreReferences: MXNZ1-18
- Funds for your stay
- At least NZD 4,200Learn moreReferences: MXNZ1-18
- Passport and nationality
- Mexican passportLearn moreReferences: MXNZ1-18
Source research for Mexican citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in New Zealand for Mexicans (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
Mexican passport
Valid at least three months beyond visa expiry.
References: MXNZ1-18
Language requirement
The application is completed in English. The inspected page does not thereby establish a language examination; check any evidence INZ requests for your file.
References: MXNZ1-18
Explore English courses →Documents and previous participation
First grant; additional evidence as required
A previous grant prevents applying even if unused. INZ may request medical examinations, an X-ray or police evidence, alongside funds, insurance and departure provision. Medical or police certificates in another language require certified English translations where applicable.
References: MXNZ1-18
Before applying
The passport must remain valid at least three months beyond visa expiry. Keep evidence of NZD 4,200 and departure travel or additional money to buy it. Insurance must cover the whole stay, including hospitalisation. INZ may request examinations or police evidence; arrange certified English translations when required.
References: MXNZ1 MXNZ2 MX-NZ-SUPPORT MXNZ1-18
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
200 per year
Annual cap, not remaining places.
References: MXNZ1-18
Application dates
No 2027 date confirmed. Check the official announcement and time zone.
References: MXNZ1-18
Visa fee
From NZD 770
Confirm the charge for your application location.
References: MXNZ1-18
How to prepare your application
- Check age, passport and that you have never been granted a New Zealand Working Holiday visa. Consult Mexico’s official calendar.
- Prepare NZD 4,200 for living costs, separate departure provision and full-stay medical insurance. Organise passport details and any required translations.
- Complete the online application in English when the system permits. Provide the requested evidence and pay the charge INZ displays for your case.
- Respond to requests for additional evidence, wait for the eVisa and check its dates. Prepare entry evidence and the traveller declaration.
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; check your eVisa.
References: MXNZ1-18
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
At least NZD 4,200
Also hold an onward ticket or extra funds to buy it.
References: MXNZ1-18
Travel insurance
Throughout your stay
Full medical insurance throughout the stay.
References: MXNZ1-18
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 per employer
Temporary work; no permanent job or own business.
References: MXNZ1-18
Study during your trip
Up to 6 months total
Study or training within this limit.
References: MXNZ1-18
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 for inspection. Check IRD number instructions for work and tax. Observe three months per employer and six months of study or training in total.
References: MXNZ1 MXNZ2 MX-NZ-SUPPORT MXNZ1-18
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 Mexicans
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
Does NZD 4,200 include the departure flight?
No. The ticket or money to buy it must be additional to living funds.
References: MXNZ1-18
Do I need a job offer?
A job offer is not required to apply. Work must meet the visa conditions, including no more than three months with one employer.
References: MXNZ1-18
Can I apply again if I do not use my visa?
A previous New Zealand Working Holiday grant prevents another application even if you did not travel. Check the entry deadline before making commitments.
References: MXNZ1-18
How long can I study?
Up to six months of study or training in total is permitted during the stay.
References: MXNZ1-18
Does the quota of 200 mean places are available?
No. It is Mexico’s published annual allocation. Check the current calendar and instructions directly with INZ.
References: MXNZ1-18
Is the fee exactly NZD 770?
The page says “from NZD 770”. Confirm the final charge for your application; insurance, examinations, translations and flights cost extra.
References: MXNZ1-18
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.
New Zealand Embassy in Mexico
Contact directory; visa applications are handled by Immigration New Zealand.
Official informationMexican representation in the destination
Check its contact channels for consular guidance for Mexican citizens. It does not issue the destination country’s visa.
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.
Check each source’s inspection date. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.
- Immigration New Zealand · Mexico Working Holiday Source checked: Inspection date not recorded
- MFAT · New Zealand Embassy to Mexico Source checked: Inspection date not recorded
- SRE · Representación de México Source checked: Inspection date not recorded
- Immigration New Zealand · Mexico Working Holiday Source checked: 18 October 2026