Age
18–30 at application
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
New Zealand passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Latvia 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.
Earlier New Zealand-specific research is retained without a fresh check date. The nationality page was unavailable in this check; current general guidance does not independently settle the Working Holiday fee or financial calculation.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 at applicationLearn moreReferences: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 1 yearLearn moreReferences: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
- Annual quota
- 100 annuallyLearn moreReferences: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
- Work
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
New Zealand →LatviaWorking Holiday in Latvia for New Zealanders (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 1 year
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Initial funds
Earlier nationality guidance recorded EUR 780 for the beginning of the stay plus return travel. Current general visa guidance has separate employment calculations; confirm the Working Holiday calculation with the issuer before relying on this amount.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Visa fee
The earlier check recorded EUR 160. The nationality page timed out in this check, so obtain the current category fee before payment.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Annual quota
100 annually
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Application dates and timing
No current New Zealand application window established. A treaty or annual allocation does not establish acceptance or places remaining.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Language
A language test was not established by the retained New Zealand-specific evidence.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
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Valid at least 3 months beyond the intended stay
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Insurance
Whole-stay hospitalisation and repatriation cover
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Documents and participation
The retained source supports a scheme, but its current document list and submission location could not be reread. Ask the competent Latvian mission about forms, character evidence and residence formalities.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Ask the competent Latvian mission for the current New Zealand Working Holiday checklist and filing location.
- Confirm the applicable support-funds calculation, charge and employment endorsement before arranging paid documents.
- Prepare passport, return travel and whole-stay insurance evidence under the confirmed checklist and file through the official channel.
- Read the issued stay and work conditions, and obtain local registration instructions before employment.
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
The earlier nationality-specific source date is preserved because the page timed out today. Confirm whether its earlier EUR 780 support guidance and EUR 160 charge remain applicable; do not replace the scheme with ordinary employer sponsorship.
- 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 granted permission and insurance. Confirm its work endorsement, employer conditions and registration obligations with the Latvian authority before starting a job or course.
Work
Confirm the Working Holiday employment endorsement and any employer limits. General sponsored-employment guidance is not a substitute for the scheme.
Study
A New Zealand-specific course limit was not confirmed; ask before enrolment.
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Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
A New Zealand-specific course limit was not confirmed; ask before enrolment.
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Frequently asked questions
Why are some earlier amounts now qualified?
The nationality page could not be reread, and newer general guidance has category-specific financial calculations.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Explore language courses →Can ordinary visa-free entry prove work permission?
No. Obtain the correct scheme permission and employment endorsement before paid work.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Are return costs included in support funds?
The earlier scheme guidance treats return travel separately.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Does the annual number prove availability?
No. An annual allocation does not show current acceptance or remaining places.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
Can I use a different passport’s checklist?
Ask for the New Zealand-specific route; another nationality’s documents or thresholds may differ.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
What should I confirm before payment?
The current application channel, fee, financial calculation and insurance/work conditions.
References: NZ-LV NZ-LV-GENERAL-18
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.
NZ-LV · Latvia - official New Zealand-passport reference
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.