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Working Holiday in Slovakia 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.

The mission distinguishes New Zealand’s age 18–35 and six-month study allowance from Australian conditions. The visa is for one participation and cannot be extended; its dates do not restart on re-entry.

Key facts at a glance

Age
18–35 at applicationLearn moreReferences: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18
Length of stay
Up to 1 yearLearn moreReferences: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18
Initial funds
EUR 1,785 plus departure travelLearn moreReferences: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18
Visa fee
EUR 50, converted at the mission rateLearn moreReferences: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18
Annual quota
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18
Application dates and timing
May apply up to 1 year before planned arrivalLearn moreReferences: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18
Language
To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18
Study
Up to 6 monthsLearn moreReferences: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18
Work
Up to 6 months with the same employerLearn moreReferences: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18
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Working Holiday in Slovakia for New Zealanders (2026)

Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.

Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Visa fee

The Sydney page identifies the national visa for international-agreement obligations. Confirm current collection currency before payment.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

Annual quota

A New Zealand annual allocation is not established by this mission page.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

Application dates and timing

The year runs from the visa sticker’s start date, not first entry; travel outside Slovakia does not pause it.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

Insurance

Whole-stay cover of at least EUR 30,000, including repatriation

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

Documents and participation

Passport, photograph, birth-certificate copy, funds, return travel, whole-stay insurance, holiday-purpose declaration and prepaid return envelope. No accompanying dependent children.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

Step 2

Apply through the official route

  1. Arrange a personal appointment at Sydney or confirm another competent Slovak mission abroad; applications cannot be mailed or lodged in Slovakia.
  2. Mark other reasons and Youth Mobility Stay (WHV) in the national-visa form as instructed.
  3. Present the New Zealand checklist evidence and pay the confirmed fee; choose the visa’s actual start and end dates carefully.
  4. Await the visa, check the sticker and obtain any employer-facing confirmation of the work-permit exemption.
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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

Set aside EUR 1,785 plus departure travel, and obtain full-stay medical/hospital insurance of at least EUR 30,000 including repatriation. Prepare education and birth evidence. A year from the sticker start can be shorter in practice if entry is delayed.

  • 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

Register the address with the competent Foreign Police within three working days unless the accommodation facility has done so. The mission offers written confirmation that no work permit is needed. Track six months per employer and six months of study.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Can New Zealanders apply at 35?

The mission’s separate New Zealand section states eighteen to thirty-five inclusive at application.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

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Can I post the application?

No. Personal filing outside Slovakia is required; another mission abroad must confirm it can accept the case.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

Does the year start on arrival?

No. It starts on the date printed on the visa sticker.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

What address registration is required?

Register within three working days unless the accommodation provider has completed it.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

Does the employer need a work permit?

The mission says none is required during the visa and can provide written confirmation.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

Can I renew or pause it while travelling?

It cannot be extended and time outside Slovakia does not pause the visa’s validity.

References: NZ-SK-SYDNEY-18

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-SK-SYDNEY-18 · Slovakia Sydney: separate New Zealand section

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