Age
18–30
Swedish passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in New Zealand for Swedish citizens (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.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: NZ NDC-SE-NZ
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: NZ NDC-SE-NZ
- Initial funds
- NZD 4,200 + departureLearn moreReferences: NZ NDC-SE-NZ
- Visa fee
- From NZD 770Learn moreReferences: NZ NDC-SE-NZ
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ NDC-SE-NZ
- Application dates and timing
- Enter within 12 months of grantLearn moreReferences: NZ NDC-SE-NZ
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ NDC-SE-NZ
- Study
- Up to 6 months totalLearn moreReferences: NZ NDC-SE-NZ
- Work
- Temporary work; no permanent jobLearn moreReferences: NZ NDC-SE-NZ
Sweden →New ZealandWorking Holiday in New Zealand for Swedish citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
Initial funds
At least NZD 4,200 for living costs, plus a departure ticket or extra money to buy one. Keep initial funds and departure money separate.
Visa fee
From NZD 770
Annual quota
The reviewed evidence does not establish an annual allocation for this passport. A missing number does not mean unlimited participation or remaining places.
Application dates and timing
Enter within 12 months of grant
Language
The reviewed checklist establishes no language-test score. Check document language and translations; self-assessment does not replace any official requirement.
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Applying inside New Zealand: passport valid at least 3 months beyond visa expiry.
Insurance
Full-stay medical and hospital cover Insurance must cover the entire stay; check hospital cover and evidence.
Documents and participation
No previous NZ Working Holiday grant
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Apply online to INZ in English. Respond to any medical or police-certificate requests; read the eVisa and entry deadline.
- Read the authority’s requirements for your passport.
- Apply online to INZ in English. Respond to any medical or police-certificate requests; read the eVisa and entry deadline.
- Use the official application route and pay confirmed charges.
- Read the decision and entry conditions before booking travel.
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
Keep initial funds and departure money separate.
- 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
- Read the eVisa: enter within 12 months of grant. A previous unused approval also counts. NDC-SE-NZ
- Complete the NZTD. For air travel it can be submitted from 24 hours before the journey begins. NDC-SE-NZ
- Have funds, departure plans and full medical and hospital cover ready at the border. A visa does not guarantee entry. NDC-SE-NZ
- Arrange a bank account and IRD tax number before work. Observe your visa’s work limits and six-month study limit. NDC-SE-NZ
Work
You cannot operate a business. Do not import another passport’s employer-duration rule.
Study
Up to 6 months total
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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.
Up to 6 months total
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Frequently asked questions
Does the amount include departure?
At least NZD 4,200 for living costs, plus a departure ticket or extra money to buy one. Keep initial funds and departure money separate.
Explore language courses →How long must insurance last?
Full-stay medical and hospital cover Insurance must cover the entire stay; check hospital cover and evidence.
How long must the passport be valid?
Applying inside New Zealand: passport valid at least 3 months beyond visa expiry.
What work limits apply?
You cannot operate a business. Do not import another passport’s employer-duration rule.
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 · Immigration New Zealand - passport-specific route
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.