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Working Holiday Permit - New Zealand (Arbeidsferievisum - New Zealand)
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Working Holiday Permit - New Zealand (Arbeidsferievisum - New Zealand)

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-3 months

Estimated Cost

NOK kr 6,300

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Working holiday permit for New Zealand citizens aged 18–30 to live, work casually, and travel in Norway for up to one year.

The Working Holiday Permit allows New Zealand citizens aged 18–30 to live and work in Norway for one year via a bilateral youth mobility agreement. This specialized pathway fosters cultural exchange and international experience while bypassing standard labor market testing.

Applicants must be NZ citizens aged 18–30 with approximately 46,464 NOK in savings for the first three months. The residence permit costs 6,300 NOK. The visa is non-renewable and does not lead to permanent residency. Work is restricted: applicants cannot work for the same employer for more than six months or study for more than three months. Processing takes 1–3 months.

This visa is ideal for young New Zealanders seeking a one-year working adventure combining cultural immersion with casual employment in hospitality, tourism, or retail.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Eligible Nationalities (1)

New ZealandNew Zealand

Conversion Paths

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a citizen of New Zealand.

Must be between 18 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the time of application.

Must have sufficient funds to support oneself for the first three months of the stay.

Must have a place to live in Norway.

Must sign a declaration to take out medical and hospital insurance.

Cannot work for the same employer for more than six months.

Cannot study for more than three months.

Must pay the application fee.

Must not have previously participated in the working holiday scheme.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

46,464 NOK

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport.

Signed cover letter from the UDI application portal.

Passport-sized photograph.

Proof of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements).

Proof of accommodation.

Receipt for the application fee payment.

Checklist (generated after online application).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Extended stay up to one year for young New Zealand citizens seeking cultural immersion
  • No job offer required; casual employment across hospitality, tourism, agriculture, retail
  • Low application fee of 6,300 NOK compared to standard work permits
  • Accessible financial threshold: only NOK 45,507 needed to cover initial three months
  • Streamlined bilateral youth mobility pathway with minimal bureaucratic barriers
  • Opportunity to work while exploring Norwegian culture without long-term commitment
  • Fast processing time of 1-3 months from application to approval

Worth Knowing

  • Strict work limitation: cannot work for same employer longer than six months
  • Minimum initial savings of NOK 45,507 required; tight budget for year-long stay
  • Not renewable; single, finite permit with no path to extend or convert to permanent residency
  • Must obtain comprehensive health and liability insurance for entire stay duration
  • Limited to New Zealand passport holders; nationality-specific program
  • Only qualifying if aged 18-30 at application; older citizens automatically barred
  • Non-renewable and does not lead to permanent residency or skilled work pathways
  • Cannot work remotely; employment must be performed in Norway on-site

Application Process

1

Register online via UDI portal

2

Pay fee

3

Book appointment at VFS or Embassy

4

Submit documents and biometrics

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