New Zealand passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in Hungary for New Zealanders (2026)

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

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Operational NZ treaty and permit category established; OIF states a 21-day procedural period, which is not a guaranteed end-to-end appointment or approval time.

Key facts at a glance

Age: 18–35 inclusive at applicationLearn moreReferences: NZ2-HU-TREATY
Length of stay: Twelve-month temporary residence permitLearn moreReferences: NZ2-HU-TREATY
Initial funds: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ2-HU-OIF
Visa fee: EUR 110 consular; HUF 39,000 domestic personal or HUF 26,000 onlineLearn moreReferences: NZ2-HU-FEES
Annual quota: 100 per yearLearn moreReferences: NZ2-HU-QUOTA
Application dates and timing: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ2-HU-OIF
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ2-HU-OIF
Study: Three months totalLearn moreReferences: NZ2-HU-TREATY
Work: No permanent job; maximum three months per employerLearn moreReferences: NZ2-HU-TREATY

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

NZ citizenship, no accompanying dependants and no prior scheme participation.

References: NZ2-HU-TREATY

Length of stay

Treaty validity runs from issue; OIF says it cannot be extended.

References: NZ2-HU-TREATY

Initial funds

Sufficient maintenance and departure fare required without an established number. OIF describes personal bank/savings, family undertaking with capacity evidence, or regular-income evidence; confirm treaty-specific acceptability.

References: NZ2-HU-OIF

Visa fee

Different channels have different charges; no extension fee implies extension eligibility.

References: NZ2-HU-FEES

Annual quota

Current issuer list names NZ; annual ceiling does not prove places remain.

References: NZ2-HU-QUOTA

Application dates and timing

No fixed annual window established; obtain a competent appointment and preserve lawful stay for in-country filing.

References: NZ2-HU-OIF

Language

No language test established by treaty or permit checklist; Hungarian lessons are optional preparation.

References: NZ2-HU-OIF

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Passport

OIF passport rule is distinct from a generic three-month Schengen margin.

References: NZ2-HU-OIF

Insurance

NZ treaty requirement; provide acceptable evidence under OIF instructions.

References: NZ2-HU-TREATY

Documents and participation

Prepare subsistence, accommodation title/reservation, health cover and departure evidence. Online receipt requires paid fee and biometrics/signature within 15 days.

References: NZ2-HU-OIF

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Confirm the NZ treaty conditions and choose consular filing or lawful in-country submission.
Prepare the application and evidence of accommodation, resources, insurance and departure arrangements.
File personally or via Enter Hungary as applicable; pay the matching fee and complete required biometrics within the stated period.
Await the decision; collect/receive the permit as instructed and check validity before employment.

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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

Plan temporary employers and a maximum three-month Hungarian course. Keep original financial/accommodation evidence and enough passport validity for OIF’s longer margin.

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

Visitor entry does not authorize work. Follow the residence decision and delivery/address instructions, retain insurance and track the three-month employer limit.

Work

Holiday is the primary purpose.

NZ2-HU-TREATY

Study

Treaty Part II paragraph 12 applies to NZ citizens in Hungary.

NZ2-HU-TREATY

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Treaty Part II paragraph 12 applies to NZ citizens in Hungary.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NZ age limit?

18–35 inclusive at application. NZ citizenship, no accompanying dependants and no prior scheme participation.

References: NZ2-HU-TREATY

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Can I extend the permit?

Twelve-month temporary residence permit. Treaty validity runs from issue; OIF says it cannot be extended.

References: NZ2-HU-TREATY

What financial evidence applies?

References: NZ2-HU-OIF

Which fee applies?

EUR 110 consular; HUF 39,000 domestic personal or HUF 26,000 online. Different channels have different charges; no extension fee implies extension eligibility.

References: NZ2-HU-FEES

Can I keep one employer all year?

No permanent job; maximum three months per employer. Holiday is the primary purpose.

References: NZ2-HU-TREATY

How long may I study?

Three months total. Treaty Part II paragraph 12 applies to NZ citizens in Hungary.

References: NZ2-HU-TREATY

Official sources

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