SPANISH WORKING HOLIDAY SCHEME
Effective: 20 April 2010
a. This scheme allows up to 200 young citizens of the Kingdom of Spain annually:
i to be issued a work visa valid for travel for 12 months from date of issue, and
upon arrival in New Zealand to be granted a work permit for a maximum of 12
months; or
ii if applying from within New Zealand, to be granted a work permit valid for a
maximum of 12 months.
b. Successful applicants will also be issued a multiple entry work visa, valid for the same period as the work permit, allowing re-entry to New Zealand on any number of occasions.
c. To be eligible for a work visa/permit under this scheme, applicants must:
i be citizens of Spain; and
ii have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the
period of stay in New Zealand; and
iii agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will
remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand.
d. Participants in this scheme must not work for a period exceeding six months. This may be in one consecutive period or interspersed throughout the total stay.
e. Participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months.
f. Applicants under this scheme must lodge their application in the prescribed manner (E4.45). Applicants may apply by using the online application system.
12 Month Visa
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