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Working Holiday in France for New Zealanders (2026)

Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

Ask the mission for its current checklist, including funds, fees, passport validity, insurance, permitted study duration and arrival formalities.

Key facts at a glance

Age: 18–30 at applicationLearn moreReferences: NZ-FR NZE-FR-PRIMARY
Length of stay: 1 yearLearn moreReferences: NZ-FR NZE-FR-PRIMARY
Initial funds: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZE-FR-PRIMARY
Visa fee: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZE-FR-PRIMARY
Annual quota: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZE-FR-PRIMARY
Application dates and timing: Apply in New Zealand by appointmentLearn moreReferences: NZE-FR-WELLINGTON
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZE-FR-PRIMARY
Study: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZE-FR-PRIMARY
Work: Paid work secondary to the holidayLearn moreReferences: NZ-FR NZE-FR-PRIMARY

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

18–30 at application

References: NZ-FR NZE-FR-PRIMARY

Length of stay

1 year

References: NZ-FR NZE-FR-PRIMARY

Initial funds

FR: The inspected programme instructions require adequate maintenance resources but do not establish a current numerical amount for New Zealand applicants.

References: NZE-FR-PRIMARY

Visa fee

FR: The programme page does not establish a current complete charge for this filing route; confirm the applicable visa and service charges before paying.

References: NZE-FR-PRIMARY

Annual quota

FR: The inspected programme instructions do not establish an annual outbound New Zealand allocation. This is not evidence of unlimited places.

References: NZE-FR-PRIMARY

Application dates and timing

France-Visas Wellington says NZ nationals must submit in New Zealand and may receive this WH visa only once. Long-stay appointment guidance is three weeks to three months before arrival, not a guaranteed decision deadline.

References: NZE-FR-WELLINGTON

Language

FR: The inspected New Zealand-passport instructions do not specify a language-test threshold. This does not establish a general exemption from all document or employment language requirements.

References: NZE-FR-PRIMARY

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Passport

FR: The inspected programme page requires a valid New Zealand passport but does not establish the precise additional validity margin; obtain the current checklist before renewal or booking.

References: NZE-FR-PRIMARY

Insurance

FR: The inspected programme instructions do not establish the exact mandatory insurance scope; obtain the issuing authority’s current checklist before purchasing cover.

References: NZE-FR-PRIMARY

Documents and participation

Complete the online application before attending. Bring the printed confirmation, passport matching the booking, ordered supporting file and EFTPOS card; obtain the personalised NZ Working Holiday checklist.

References: NZE-FR-WELLINGTON

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Use the France-Visas assistant for New Zealand nationality and the Working Holiday long-stay purpose; complete the online application.
Download the personalised supporting-document list and prepare the printed form, passport and ordered evidence.
Book the mandatory Wellington appointment through the official booking system, then attend personally with the confirmation and EFTPOS card.
Wait for the consular decision, check the issued visa wording and follow its accompanying entry and post-arrival instructions.

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Step 3

Read your approval and entry conditions

Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.

Step 4

Get ready for the trip

Keep appointment and online application passport numbers identical. Allow additional time to obtain an appointment; the location page’s average processing estimate is not a guarantee for your case. Do not buy a policy or budget to another nationality’s checklist.

Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
First accommodation and airport transport arranged.

Step 5

Start your Working Holiday

Carry the issued long-stay vacances travail visa and the supporting evidence requested by the consulate. Follow the actual visa sticker and consular instructions for any post-arrival steps; Canadian-specific residence validation rules are not transferred.

Work

Paid work secondary to the holiday

NZ-FR NZE-FR-PRIMARY

Study

FR: A numerical study allowance was not established in the inspected New Zealand-passport instructions. Ask the issuing authority before enrolling in a substantial course.

NZE-FR-PRIMARY

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FR: A numerical study allowance was not established in the inspected New Zealand-passport instructions. Ask the issuing authority before enrolling in a substantial course.

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Frequently asked questions

Must I apply in New Zealand?

Yes. France-Visas explicitly requires New Zealand WH applicants to submit in New Zealand. The generic overseas-filing exceptions name other nationalities.

References: NZE-FR-WELLINGTON

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Can I receive this French WH visa twice?

The New Zealand location page says this visa may be issued only once.

References: NZE-FR-WELLINGTON

Is the online form the whole application?

No. Submit it online before attending the mandatory in-person Wellington appointment, with the printed confirmation and complete ordered evidence.

References: NZE-FR-WELLINGTON

Does holiday permission allow paid work?

The issuing page permits paid work secondary to the holiday without prior French administrative authorisation. It is a long-stay visa marked vacances travail.

References: NZE-FR-PRIMARY

Is the three-week guidance a guarantee?

No. Appointment availability and decision processing are separate. Wellington describes average processing and warns that category-specific checks can take longer.

References: NZE-FR-WELLINGTON

Why are precise funds and insurance limits absent?

The accessible official programme and location pages do not supply the personalised NZ checklist; its linked legacy mission page failed retrieval. Obtain that checklist instead of copying Australian or Canadian conditions.

References: NZE-FR-WELLINGTON

Official sources

Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.

2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

ORIGIN · MFAT - outbound Working Holiday directory

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2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

NZ-FR · France - official New Zealand-passport reference

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2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

NZE-FR-PRIMARY · FR issuing authority - New Zealand Working Holiday

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2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

NZE-FR-WELLINGTON · France-Visas Wellington filing

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