WI4.135 Mexico Working Holiday Scheme

1. This scheme allows up to 200 young citizens of the United Mexican States annually:
   1. 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
   2. if applying from within New Zealand, to be granted a work permit valid for a maximum of 12 months. 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.
2. To be eligible for a work visa/permit under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be citizens of Mexico at the time of applying; and
   2. have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand; and
   3. agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay in New Zealand.
3. Participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months.
4. Applicants under this scheme must lodge their application in the prescribed manner (E4.45). Applicants may apply by using the online application system.

Effective 31/03/2008