New Zealand

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New Zealand (Aotearoa in Māori) lies in the South Pacific and is historically seen a part of the Polynesian cultural sphere. The landmass consists of two major islands in the North and in the South of the country, as well as several hundred smaller islets. 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 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, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET:
  • must be aged between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years old inclusive at the time of application;
  • hold a Luxembourg passport valid for at least 15 months from the date of issue of the visa;
  • not be accompanied by dependents (e.g. dependent children);
  • pay visa application fee of NZD 455;
  • able to show proof of sufficient financial means to support themselves once in New Zealand (min. NZD 4,200) ;
  • have a return ticket or sufficient financial means to purchase one;
  • meet the health criteria required to obtain a medical certificate;
  • have a clean criminal record;
  • not have previously been issued a Working Holiday Visa for New Zealand.

 

2. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS TO BE MET AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED:
  • 1 application form filled and signed;
  • 2 passport photos;
  • passport valid for at least 15 months from the date of issue of the visa;
  • visa application fee;
  • criminal record, less than 3 months old;
  • medical certificate;
  • hold a return ticket or proof of sufficient resources to obtain one;
  • a signed cover letter in English ;
  • a CV in English ;
  • proof of sufficient resources equivalent to or more than NZD 4,200 (bank statements or notarized deed attesting to possession of this sum);
  • proof of accommodation for the first 15 days (hotel reservation, or letter of invitation with copy of ID);
  • health insurance covering the entire stay up to EUR 30 000.

 

3. How to apply for a Working Holiday Program visa for New Zealand:

Luxembourg citizens must submit their application to:

        Embassy of New Zealand in Bruxelles

        9-31 Avenue des Nerviens

        B-1040 Bruxelles

        Belgium

        Tel : +32(2)5121040

        Email : nzemb.brussels@mfat.govt.nz

        Website : https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/belgium/new-zealand-embassy-to-belgium/

 

4. Further information
  • Working Holiday Program visas are issued to a maximum quota of 50 participants from New Zealand 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.