New Zealand Working Holiday for Peruvians (2026)

Age when applying

18–30 years

You must be 18–30 and a Peruvian citizen when applying. Age alone does not establish that you meet the other requirements.

References: PENZ1

Passport and nationality

Valid Peruvian passport

You must be a Peruvian citizen. Your passport must remain valid at least three months after the visa expires.

References: PENZ1

Language requirement

Optional test changes required funds

Accepted test evidence lets you demonstrate at least NZD 4,200 rather than NZD 7,000. For example, IELTS requires 5.0 in Speaking and one other skill. Sit the test in person at a centre; results must be no more than two years old when applying. Self-assessment or buying a course is not evidence.

References: PENZ1 PENZ2

Documents and previous participation

3 years of tertiary study

You must have completed at least three years of full-time tertiary study. INZ asks for qualification or transcript evidence verified by Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Health, character and genuine intentions are assessed; medical or police evidence may be requested. You cannot have previously received a New Zealand Working Holiday visa, even if unused.

References: PENZ1

English evidence changes your budget

Without accepted results, prepare the NZD7,000 minimum. Before paying for a test, check Peru’s specific table; other programmes’ scores do not apply.

References: PENZ1 PENZ2

Verify academic evidence

Arrange Peruvian verification of the qualification or transcript. If medical or police certificates in another language are requested, provide certified English translations and original copies as INZ directs.

References: PED-NZ-VISA

Annual quota

100 visas per year

The published annual allocation is 100. It does not show remaining places or whether you can apply today; check the official source.

References: PENZ1 PENZ3

Application dates

2026 announcement: 1 October

The official schedule announced 1 October 2026. That date is past, not the next opening. No 2027 date has been confirmed for this guide. Check the official calendar and time zone when a new announcement exists.

References: PENZ3

Visa fee

From NZD 770

This is the published starting cost, not a total travel budget. Confirm charges applying to your application and the payment method with INZ before paying.

References: PENZ1

How to prepare your application

Apply online in English through INZ; answer further requests and review the eVisa before travel.

References: PED-NZ-VISA

1. Read INZ’s Peruvian-passport guide and announced schedule. Prepare documents; a historical date does not establish that you can apply today.
2. Organise passport, verified study evidence, insurance, funds and departure arrangements. Decide whether to provide accepted English-test evidence: it determines the minimum funds.
3. When the official channel accepts applications, apply online and in English through INZ. Use its account and pay the stated charges; this website does not receive documents or apply for you.
4. INZ may request additional information and emails the decision. If approved, it issues an eVisa. Check details, entry deadline and conditions before booking.

We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.

Length of stay

Up to 12 months

Enter within twelve months of issue. If approved outside New Zealand, validity starts on entry; if you are already there, it starts on approval. Not using it before the deadline does not let you apply again.

References: PENZ1

Funds for your stay

NZD 4,200 with test; NZD 7,000 without

At least NZD 4,200 with accepted English-test evidence, or at least NZD 7,000 without it. Departure-ticket money must be additional. INZ lists bank or credit-card statements, bank drafts and traveller’s cheques as possible evidence.

References: PENZ1 PENZ2

Travel insurance

Medical insurance for the full stay

You need full medical insurance throughout the stay. On arrival, evidence including hospital cover may be requested; keep the certificate or insurer’s letter.

References: PENZ1

My preparation checklist

Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.

These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.

Work conditions

Maximum 3 months per employer

Temporary work is permitted during the stay, with a maximum of three months for one employer. You cannot take permanent employment or operate a business as an owner. A job offer is not needed to apply.

References: PENZ1

Study during your trip

Up to 6 months in total

You can study or train for up to six months in total. Check course dates and remaining visa time before booking.

References: PENZ1

On arrival in New Zealand

1. Check your eVisa

   Check identity, conditions and the arrival deadline; late arrival does not restart the visa.

   References: PED-NZ-VISA

2. Declare your journey

   Complete NZTD; air travellers can submit it from 24 hours before starting the journey.

   References: PED-NZ-VISA

3. Keep evidence available

   Carry insurance and departure evidence; border officers may request them.

   References: PED-NZ-VISA

4. Prepare for temporary work

   An IRD number is needed for tax. Observe three months per employer and six months of total study.

   References: PED-NZ-VISA

Your first days

• Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
• Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
• If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.