Visas
BUNAC will provide you with the necessary visa forms and guidelines to help you complete them. All documents are checked by BUNAC before the visa application is submitted and we’ll be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Working Holiday Visa
This is the most popular choice for the first time visitor. You can apply for either a 12 months or a 23 month visa (although you can stay for a shorter time if you wish). The visa is available to those between 18 and 30 years old. Perfect for working and travelling around New Zealand.
IEP Work Exchange Visa
This visa is exclusive to BUNAC and allows anyone between 18 and 35 years old to work in New Zealand for up to 12 months. You can apply to this visa even if you’ve previously had the standard Working Holiday Visa. Check the visa table below for more info.
Our 2013 quota of IEP Work Exchange Visas has been reached. It will now not be possible to apply for this visa until January 2014. There are still plenty of working holiday visas available. Sign up now to receive our newsletters and information relating to the 2014 programme.
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Visa Information |
Working Holiday Visa |
IEP Work Exchange Visa |
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How long can I stay? |
1 - 23 months (British Passport), 1 - 12 months (Irish passport) |
1 - 12 months |
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How long can I work for? |
Up to 12 months |
Up to 12 months |
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What sort of work can I do? |
Any |
Any |
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What are the age limits? |
18 - 30 inclusive |
18 - 35 inclusive |
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Which nationalities can apply? |
British or Irish (citizens of other countries should call us) |
British or Irish |
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Do I have to be in the UK or Ireland to apply? |
No |
Yes |
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Can I bring my children? |
No |
No |
What support funds do I need:
When applying for the visa?
When I arrive in New Zealand? |
None
NZ$350 for each month in NZ = NZ$4200 for 12 months |
NZ$3000
NZ$3000 |
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How much does this visa cost? |
£105 (£85 visa fee + £20 admin) |
£189 (£159 visa fee + £30 admin) |
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Is there anything else that will help me decide? |
The most popular visa, ideal for a first working holiday to New Zealand. Flexibility to stay up to 23 months; multiple entry allowing you to leave and return during the validity. Once in a lifetime, but if you’ve had one of these before you can still apply for the IEP Work Exchange Visa. |
This is a unique visa to BUNAC/IEP. You can only have this visa once in a lifetime, however it will not affect your future eligibility for the Working Holiday Visa. |
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There are a limited number of visas available. BUNAC will allocate them on a first-come first-served basis. |