Au-pair Visa New Zealand- Aupair Visa Rules for New Zealand

 

Au pairs from Australia can study and work in New Zealand without a visa or work permit.

For all other nationalities, New Zealand  allows  au-pairs to enter and work in New Zealand  under a scheme called 'the Working Holiday Scheme'.

This is a scheme that allows young people from certain countries to travel to New Zealand for a holiday and then take up employment  during their holiday . The visa is generally given for between 1-2 years and will permit the au-pair to work for a host family.  

 

Criteria 

Each country has specific rules that apply to them. There is however a general criteria that is relevant to all of the countries.

 

General criteria for Au-pairs;

• The au-pair must come from one of the approved countries
• have national passport that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
• be at least 18 and not more than 30 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’re here
• meet our health and character requirements
• hold medical and comprehensive hospitalization insurance for the length of your stay
• be coming to New Zealand to holiday, with work or study being secondary intentions for your visit
• not have been approved a visa under a Working Holiday Scheme before.
• Hold  sufficient funds for the duration of your visit and for the purchase of an outward ticket from New Zealand.  Such evidence may be requested on arrival at the border.

Ability to change status

The great thing about the Working Holiday visa is that once the Au-pair arrives in New Zealand they can change their status at any time during the currency of the visa. This means that the Au-pair can change from an Au-pair to that of a student or a long term temporary worker; in short the Au-pair will not be restricted to just working as an Au-pair.

The au-pairs visa can be changed to any one of the following;

• A long-term temporary worker;
• A student,
• A resident,

As stated earlier New Zealand has different scheme for each of the Au-pairs countries. It is vital therefore for prospective Au pairs to check the rules for their country.

For further information on the applicable rules for each country click here

The participating countries are;

 

1. Argentina Working Holiday Scheme
2. Belgium Working Holiday Scheme
3. Brazil Working Holiday Scheme
4. Canada Working Holiday Scheme
5. Chile Working Holiday Scheme
6. China Working Holiday Scheme
7. Czech Working Holiday Scheme
8. Denmark Working Holiday Scheme
9. Estonia Working Holiday Scheme
10. Finland Working Holiday Scheme
11. France Working Holiday Scheme
12. Germany Working Holiday Scheme
13. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Working Holiday Scheme
14. Ireland Working Holiday Scheme
15. Italy Working Holiday Scheme
16. Japan Working Holiday Scheme
17. Korea Working Holiday Scheme
18. Latvia Working Holiday Scheme
19. Malaysia Working Holiday Scheme
20. Malta Working Holiday Scheme
21. Mexico Working Holiday Scheme
22. Netherlands Working Holiday Scheme
23. Norway Working Holiday Scheme
24. Peru Working Holiday Scheme
25. Poland Working Holiday Scheme
26. Singapore Work Exchange Programme
27. Slovenia Working Holiday Scheme
28. Spain Working Holiday Scheme
29. Sweden Working Holiday Scheme
30. Taiwan Working Holiday Scheme
31. Thailand Working Holiday Scheme
32. United Kingdom Working Holiday Scheme
33. United States of America Working Holiday Scheme
34. Uruguay Working Holiday Scheme

 

For more information on the Working Holiday Scheme click here

For more information on New Zealand Immigration laws click here.

How do I apply?

Applications under this Working Holiday Scheme can be made online. 

To file your application online click Working Holiday Schemes online  Once you reach the page you will be able to register online.

You may also view the questions and answers page for more information on the online application system.

If you want to apply manually click here

 

 

Student Visa

Au-pairs may also enter New Zealand on a student visa.

For more information on the criteria for student visa click here.

 

 

 

Aupair World Agency Disclaimer Notice

 

Please note that the aupair visa rules given by Aupair world are meant for guidance purposes only and are not to be relied upon. Au pair world cannot be held liable for this information and reader are strongly advised to seek legal advice from the appropreiate channels in the country they wish to work in.

 

 

Aupair World - Aupair Visa Rules

 

Au-pair Visas for North America

 

Aupair Visa USA- America/ Canada

 

Au-pair Visas for Europe

 

Aupair Visa Austria / Aupair Visa Belgium / Aupair Visa Denmark / Aupair Visa Finland/ Aupair Visa France / Aupair Visa Germany / Aupair Visa Ireland/ Aupair Visa Italy / Aupair Visa Liechtenstein / Aupair Visa Luxembourg / Aupair Visa Netherlands / Aupair Visa Norway / Spain / Sweden / Aupair Visa Switzerland / Aupair Visa United Kingdom /

 

Aupair Visas for Australia

Aupair Visa Australia / Aupair Visa New Zealand/