Working Holiday Visas for New Zealanders Going to Germany

Last Updated: November 2007

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

be aged between 18 and 30 inclusive at the time of application
be a citizen of New Zealand
hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay
have a return ticket or sufficient funds to buy one
meet health requirements
not be accompanied by children

The visa costs NZ$55 payable by cash or cheque.

You must have a minimum of €250 for each month you intend to stay.

No known quota.

The visa is valid for 12 months.

There are no restrictions on where you work but each job cannot last longer than 90 days.

You may leave and re-enter multiple times but the time allowed for your visa will not be paused while you are away.

Download the application form and follow the instructions on the German Embassy website.

If you are outside of New Zealand you may apply at your local German Embassy or Consulate General.

Embassy of Germany
90-92 Hobson St
Thorndon
Wellington 6011

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