Portugal Working Holiday Visa

At a Glance

Item	Details
Visa name	Portugal Working Holiday Visa
Stay	Up to 12 months
Cost	From NZD $770
Processing	80% within 2 weeks
Eligibility	Portuguese citizens aged 18–30
Eligibility timing	Enter within 12 months
Annual quota	50 visas each year
Work rights	Temporary work; no permanent jobs
Study	Up to 6 months
Medicare	Not stated in the source
Travel facility	Multiple travel until expiry
Citizenship	Not stated in the source
Family sponsorship	Family need their own visas
Visa record	eVisa issued if approved
Funds required	At least NZD $4,200
Insurance	Full medical insurance required

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Purpose

This visa lets Portuguese citizens holiday, work temporarily and study or train in New Zealand.

You do not need a job offer to apply.

Eligibility

You must:

• Be aged 18 to 30.
• Be a citizen of Portugal with a valid Portuguese passport.
• Have a passport valid at least 3 months after visa expiry.
• Not have 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 stay.
• Have plans and funds to leave New Zealand.

The money for onward travel must be additional to the NZD $4,200 living-cost requirement.

Stay and Visa Validity

You can stay for up to 12 months.

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 New Zealand working holiday visa.

The visa starts:

• On entry to New Zealand, if approved while you are outside New Zealand; or
• On the date of issue, if approved while you are in New Zealand.

Work Rights and Conditions

You may work in temporary jobs for up to 12 months. You may work for any one employer for up to 3 months.

You must:

• Work under an employment or services contract.
• Do legal work.
• Not take a permanent job.
• Not operate a business as an owner.
• Not provide commercial sexual services.
• Not invest in a business providing commercial sexual services.

You need an Inland Revenue Department (IRD) number to pay tax on New Zealand earnings.

Study

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

Travel

You may travel in and out of New Zealand as often as you like before the visa expires.

Family Members

A partner or child who wants to come 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.
• Proof of full medical insurance.
• An onward ticket, or evidence of funds to buy one.

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

Insurance evidence may include an insurance certificate or insurer approval letter.

If required:

• Medical certificates and chest X-rays 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 need certified English translations.
• Submit scanned copies of original documents.

How to Apply

1. Gather required documents and supporting evidence.
2. Apply online, in English, through the Immigration New Zealand online service.
3. Upload documents and pay applicable fees.
4. Monitor your online account for requests or updates.
5. Immigration New Zealand will email its decision.

If approved, you will receive an eVisa.

Arrival Obligations

Complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration:

• Air travellers: from 24 hours before the journey begins.
• Sea travellers: from 24 hours before departure from the 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 or sufficient departure 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.