W6.50 France-New Zealand Working Holiday Scheme (19/12/2001)

1. This scheme allows young citizens of France 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. The number of persons who may be approved under this scheme on a calendar year basis is as follows:
   1. for the year ending 31/12/99, 25 persons
   2. for the year ending 31/12/00, 100 persons
   3. for the year ending 31/12/02, 400 persons
   4. for subsequent years the number of persons agreed to by the governments of France and New Zealand.
3. to be eligible for a work visa under this scheme, applicants must:
   1. be citizens of France ordinarily residing in France at the time of applying, and
   2. satisfy the New Zealand Embassy in Paris that their main intention for coming to New Zealand is to holiday, and that employment is an incidental reason for the visit, and
   3. have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds for maintenance, and
   4. agree to hold a comprehensive medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance that will remain current throughout their stay.

Effective 19/12/2001