New Zealand

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New Zealand (Aotearoa in Māori) lies in the South Pacific and is historically considered part of the Polynesian cultural sphere. The landmass consists of two main islands in the North and in the South of the country, as well as several hundred smaller islands. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, while the largest cities include Auckland in the North Island and Christchurch in the South Island. The climate is mostly temperate, and very similar to that of Western Europe. New Zealand counts among the most developed economies in the world and its 5 million inhabitants mostly live in highly urbanized areas in the North Island. Its export industries are traditionally in the agricultural sector. The modern-day state of New Zealand was created in 1907 as a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, whose sovereign is King Charles III, represented by a Governor General. The official languages are English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language.

Conditions of eligibility and practical arrangements

1. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • They must bebetween eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years old at the time of application;
  • They must hold a valid Luxemburg passport with at least 15 months of validity remaining from the intended date of arrival in New Zealand;
  • They must not be accompanied by any dependents (e.g. children);
  • They must pay a visa application fee of NZD 455;
  • They must have sufficient financial means to cover their expenses on site (min. NZD 4,200);
  • They must have a return ticket or sufficient financial means to purchase one;
  • They must meet the health criteria required for obtaining a medical certificate;
  • They must have a clean criminal record;
  • They must not have previously participated in New Zealand's Work & Holiday Program.

2. General and additional mandatory conditions to be met and supporting documents to be submitted:

  • 1 completed and signed application form;
  • 2 passport photos
  • A passport valid for at least 15 months from the date of visa issuance;
  • The visa application fee;
  • A legalized criminal record issued within the last three months translated in English;
  • A legalized medical report issued within the last three months;
  • A reservation for a return ticket or proof of sufficient funds to purchase one;
  • A signed cover letter in English;
  • A CV in English;
  • Proof of sufficient financial means equivalent to or more than NZD 4,200 (bank statements or notarized deed attesting to possession of this amount);
  • Proof of accommodation for the first 15 days (hotel reservation, or in case of private accommodation, an invitation letter with a copy of an identity document);
  • Health insurance covering the entire duration of the stay with a coverage up to EUR 30,000.

3. How to apply for a Work & Travel Program visa for New Zealand:

Luxembourg citizens must submit their application to:

 Embassy of New Zealand in Brussels

 9-31 Avenue des Nerviens

 B-1040 Brussels

 Belgium

 Tel: +32(2)5121040

 Email: nzemb.brussels@mfat.govt.nz

 Website

4. Further information

  • Work & Travel visas are issued to a maximum quota of 50 participants from Luxembourg per year.
  • The applicants will receive a long-stay, multiple-entry visa for 12 months. Extensions or changes in visa type are not possible.
  • Participants are only authorized to work in New Zealand on a seasonal basis or for a fixed period of up to 3 months with one or more employers during the period covered by the long-stay visa.
  • Beneficiaries of this visa are not eligible for unemployment or social welfare benefits.