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New Zealand China Working Holiday Visa

11 facts quoted from the official source

Apply for this visa if you want to holiday, study and work in New Zealand. You must be aged 18 to 30 and a citizen of the People's Republic of China.

Savings required
NZD 4,200
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirement18 to 30 years
  • Financial means and return travelhave at least NZD $4,200 to pay your living expenseschecked 2026-07-27
  • Nationality or qualifying statusbe a citizen of the People's Republic of China with a valid passport
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insurancehave full medical insurance for the length of your stay
  • Passport, travel document and visa classbe a citizen of the People's Republic of China with a valid passport
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsClosed The China Working Holiday Visa is closed. This is a very popular visa and fills up quickly every year. We do our best to ensure a fair process for everyone applying. With only 1000 places, unfortunately not everyone will be successful. If you miss out, there may be other visa options available to you: Explore visas
Also stated by the source
  • Work and study rightsholiday for up to 12 months; work in temporary jobs for up to 12 months; work for any 1 employer for up to 6 months; study or train for up to 6 months in total; travel in and out of New Zealand.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeFrom NZD $770checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityUp to 12 months
  • Renewal and change of statusIf you will be doing in the or you may be able to stay longer by applying for a Working Holiday Extension Work Visa. Check the 'Staying longer' section.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to New Zealand?
The official source states: Apply for this visa if you want to holiday, study and work in New Zealand. You must be aged 18 to 30 and a citizen of the People's Republic of China.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: have at least NZD $4,200 to pay your living expenses The lowest published threshold is NZD 4,200 (savings).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: have full medical insurance for the length of your stay

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.govt.nz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.govt.nzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this New Zealand government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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