Age
18–30 at application
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New Zealand passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Poland 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.
New Zealand-specific scheme and Wellington D-visa instructions were checked separately. The current fee is from Wellington, while the low daily funds wording remains explicitly identified for confirmation.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 at applicationLearn moreReferences: NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 NZ-PL-FILING-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 NZ-PL-FILING-18
- Initial funds
- Consular checklist: at least PLN 20 per day, plus departure travelLearn moreReferences: NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 NZ-PL-FILING-18
- Visa fee
- Wellington national-visa fee: NZD 408Learn moreReferences: NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 NZ-PL-FILING-18
- Annual quota
- Framework: up to 100 per calendar yearLearn moreReferences: NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 NZ-PL-FILING-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 NZ-PL-FILING-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 NZ-PL-FILING-18
- Study
- A single course up to 3 monthsLearn moreReferences: NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 NZ-PL-FILING-18
- Work
- Up to 3 months with the same employerLearn moreReferences: NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 NZ-PL-FILING-18
New Zealand →PolandWorking Holiday in Poland for New Zealanders (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
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Initial funds
The NZ Working Holiday page gives this amount. The D-visa page also requires evidence in the form decided by the mission. Confirm the current calculation before lodging; budget separately for actual living costs.
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Visa fee
The linked D-visa page states a non-refundable charge. Confirm any scheme-specific exemption directly before payment.
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Annual quota
The bilateral scheme page supplies this context; it is not current availability.
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Application dates and timing
No annual opening established. The mission asks filing at least two weeks before departure; the visa is described as allowing entry within twelve months of issue. Read the actual validity dates.
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Language
No New Zealand examination is established by this scheme checklist. Language learning is a cultural purpose, not proof of a required test.
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Explore language courses →Passport
Issued within 10 years; valid 3 months beyond departure
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Insurance
Whole-stay medical and travel cover of at least EUR 30,000
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Documents and participation
Signed printed form, passport copy, travel/funds, accepted insurance, itinerary and signed agreement-compliance statement. Use the New Zealand scheme subsection.
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Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Complete the national-visa form through e-Konsulat and book personal filing at Wellington.
- Prepare the scheme declaration, accommodation/itinerary, passport/photo, insurance and support plus departure evidence.
- Confirm the current support calculation and fee with the mission; the scheme page states PLN 20 per day while the general D-visa page governs filing evidence.
- Submit personally, pay as instructed and await the decision; provide the required prepaid courier envelope or collect personally.
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
PLN 20 per day is the mission’s published scheme figure, not a realistic estimate of all travel costs. Reserve return funds separately and confirm the current calculation. Use accepted full-stay medical/travel insurance of at least EUR 30,000.
- 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
A scheme visa permits incidental work without a separate work permit under the published agreement. Observe three months with the same employer and a maximum of three months per course. Border admission remains separate from visa approval.
Work
Up to 3 months with the same employer
Study
A single course up to 3 months
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Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
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 single course up to 3 months
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I lodge?
Personally at the Polish Embassy in Wellington, after completing and booking through e-Konsulat.
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Explore language courses →Does PLN 20 per day cover the whole trip?
It is the scheme page’s evidence figure; return travel and real living costs are separate and the current calculation should be confirmed.
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Is a work permit required?
The published scheme says no separate permit, subject to its employment conditions.
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Is three months the total work allowance?
The listed restriction concerns the same employer; holidays remain the main purpose.
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Can one course last six months?
The scheme limits a single course or training opportunity to three months.
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Does visa approval guarantee entry?
No. The mission says the Border Guard makes the final admission decision.
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Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
NZ-PL-SCHEME-18 · Poland Wellington: New Zealand scheme
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.