Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa

At a Glance

Item	Details
Visa name	Luxembourg Working Holiday Visa
Purpose	Holiday, work and study
Stay	Up to 12 months
Cost	From NZD $770
Processing	80% within 2 weeks
Eligibility timing	Aged 18 to 30
Citizenship eligibility	Luxembourg citizen
Annual availability	50 visas yearly
Work rights	Temporary work only
Employer limit	Three months per employer
Study	Up to 6 months
Medicare	Not stated in the source
Medical insurance	Required for full stay
Travel facility	Multiple travel until expiry
Citizenship	Not stated in the source
Family sponsorship	Family need separate visas
Visa record	No previous NZ working holiday
Job offer	Not required
Extension	Possible after seasonal work
Application method	Apply online, in English

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Purpose

This visa is for Luxembourg citizens aged 18 to 30 who want to holiday, work and study in New Zealand.

You can apply online.

Eligibility

You must:

• Be aged 18 to 30.
• Be a Luxembourg citizen with a valid Luxembourg passport.
• Have not previously held a New Zealand working holiday visa, even if unused.
• Be in good health and of good character.
• Have genuine reasons for coming to New Zealand.
• Have at least NZD $4,200 for living costs.
• Hold full medical insurance for your entire stay.
• Have onward travel arrangements, or enough additional money to buy a ticket.

Your passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after your visa expires.

Money for onward travel must be separate from the NZD $4,200 living-cost requirement.

Stay and travel

You may stay for up to 12 months.

If approved while outside New Zealand, the visa starts when you enter New Zealand. If approved while in New Zealand, it starts on the approval date.

You must enter New Zealand within 12 months of visa issue. You cannot delay or cancel the visa. If you do not arrive within 12 months, it expires and you cannot apply for another working holiday visa.

You may leave and re-enter New Zealand as often as you like before the visa expires.

Work rights and restrictions

You may work in any legal job if:

• You work under an employment contract or contract for services.
• You do not take a permanent job.
• You work for any one employer for no more than 3 months.
• You do not operate a business as an owner.
• You do not provide or invest in commercial sexual services.

You do not need a job offer to apply.

If you work in New Zealand, you need an Inland Revenue Department (IRD) number and must pay tax on earnings.

Study

You may study or train for up to 6 months in total.

Family

A partner or child who wants to travel to New Zealand must apply for their own visa.

Required evidence

When applying, provide your passport details.

Immigration New Zealand may later request:

• Medical examination or chest X-ray evidence.
• Police certificates.
• Evidence of at least NZD $4,200.
• Medical-insurance evidence.
• An onward ticket or proof of funds to buy one.

Acceptable financial evidence may include bank statements, credit-card statements, bank drafts or traveller's cheques.

Medical-insurance evidence may include an insurance certificate or insurer approval letter, including hospital cover.

If required:

• Medical examination and chest X-ray evidence must be less than 3 months old when received.
• Police certificates must be less than 6 months old when submitted.
• Police and medical certificates not in English require certified English translations.
• Submit scanned copies of original documents.

How to apply

1. Gather your passport and supporting evidence.
2. Arrange certified English translations where required.
3. Apply online in English.
4. Upload documents and pay the applicable fee.
5. Check your online account for updates.
6. Immigration New Zealand will email its decision.

If approved, you will receive an eVisa.

Arrival requirements

All travellers must complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration.

• Air travellers can submit it from 24 hours before their journey begins.
• Sea travellers can submit it from 24 hours before their ship leaves its last overseas port.

You may be refused entry permission if you are not a genuine visitor, no longer meet character requirements, have changed circumstances, refuse biometrics, or cannot show onward-travel evidence or funds.

Staying longer

You may be eligible for a further 3 months through a Working Holiday Extension Work Visa if you complete 3 months of seasonal work in the viticulture or horticulture industries.

If your temporary visa expires while that application is being processed, Immigration New Zealand will normally issue an Interim Visa.