WI4.160 Peru Working Holiday Scheme

1. This scheme allows 100 young citizens of the Republic of Peru 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.
2. Successful applicants will also be issued multiple entry work visas, valid for the same period as the work permit, allowing re-entry to New Zealand on any number of occasions.
3. To be eligible for a work visa or permit under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be a citizen of the Republic of Peru at the time of applying, and either
   2. have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand, if they produce evidence that they hold an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 5 or over in speaking and one other of the four skills areas, or
   3. have a minimum of NZ$7,000 available for their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand, if they do not meet the English language requirement above, and
   4. agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance to remain in force throughout their stay in New Zealand, and
   5. provide evidence of having completed a minimum of three years' full time study towards a tertiary qualification.

      Note: For the purposes of this policy, the evidence required at W14.160 (c) (v) must be verified by the Peru Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

4. Participants in this scheme must not work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months.
5. Applicants under this scheme must lodge their application in the prescribed manner (E4.45, E4.55).

Effective 1/08/2009