WI4.80 Argentina Working Holiday Scheme (04/07/2005)

1. This scheme allows up to 500 young citizens from the Argentine Republic annually to be issued with multiple entry work visas, current for 12 months from the date of issue, authorising employment for a maximum of 12 months from the date of arrival.
2. To be eligible for a work visa/permit under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be citizens of the Argentine Republic, ordinarily resident in the Argentine Republic 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 their maintenance during the period of stay in New Zealand, and
   4. 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).

Effective 04/07/2005