WI4.45 Japan Working Holiday Scheme (28/11/2005)

1. This scheme allows young citizens of Japan:
   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 multiple entry work visas, 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 under this scheme, an applicant must:
   1. be a citizen of Japan at the time of applying, and
   2. satisfy an NZIS visa or immigration officer that their primary intention is to holiday in New Zealand, with employment being an incidental rather than a primary reason for the visit, and
   3. have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for maintenance during their first 6 months 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, E4.55). Applicants may apply by using the online application system.

Effective 28/11/2005