WI4.115 Czech Working Holiday Scheme (01/03/2005)

1. This scheme allows 100 young citizens of the Czech Republic annually to be issued with work visas authorising employment for a maximum of 12 months.
2. To be eligible for a work visa under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be a citizen of the Czech Republic who is permanently resident in the Czech Republic at the time of applying; and
   2. satisfy an NZIS visa or immigration officer that his/her main intention for coming to New Zealand is to holiday, and that employment is an incidental reason for the visit; and
   3. be aged between 18 and 30 years inclusive at the time of application; and
   4. not be accompanied by children; and
   5. possess a valid Czech Republic passport; and
   6. possess a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket; and
   7. satisfy an NZIS visa or immigration officer that he/she possesses sufficient funds for maintenance during their stay in New Zealand; and
   8. be of good character and comply with any health requirements for entry into New Zealand; and
   9. agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance to remain in force throughout his/her stay in New Zealand; and
   10. have not benefited from the scheme previously.
3. Participants in the Scheme must not;
   1. engage in permanent employment; or
   2. work for the same employer for a period exceeding three months.
4. Participants in the Scheme may engage in one training or study course of up to three months duration during the course of their visit to New Zealand.

Effective 01/03/2005