Online application service available

Applications can be made online for this scheme by following the link below. You will need a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card. This is the only way to pay for your online application.

However, before you apply, please read the following important information.

To be eligible

You must:

• have a passport from Hungary that is valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
• be at least 18 and not more than 35 years old
• not bring children with you
• hold a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket*
• have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds to meet your living costs while you are here
• meet our health and character requirements
• hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay
• be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit, and
• not have been approved a visa under a working holiday scheme before.

If you are already in New Zealand you also need to hold a valid temporary visa.

For more information: Hungary Working Holiday Scheme