The New Zealand authorities have announced that a larger number of Vietnamese nationals will have the opportunity to travel and work in New Zealand under the Working Holiday Scheme.
The Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme will reopen for all interested applicants from the country on October 24, 2024, and the number of available spots for this nationality will double.
As revealed through an official statement, New Zealand Immigration said that the number of places available for Vietnamese nationals under the Working Holiday Scheme will increase from the current 100 to 200, VisaGuide.World reports.
The Vietnam Working Holiday Scheme will reopen on October 24, 2024, and the number of places available under the scheme will increase from 100 to 200.
The application process will be open until the set quota of 200 is filled. As soon as the quota gets filled, the scheme will be closed until the next one opens.
Applicants Must Meet Some Requirements for New Zealand’s Working Holiday Visa
To be eligible for a working holiday visa, Vietnamese applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old and must apply for the document online.
On the basis of the working holiday visa, Vietnamese nationals can work in New Zealand for up to 12 months. However, they are not allowed to take permanent jobs or work for the same employer for more than three months.
The working holiday visa permits its holders to also study or train for up to six months in total in New Zealand.
For example, you could study English for up to six months, do a Study Abroad programme for up to six months, or a short training course in New Zealand.
Working Holiday Visa Cannot Be Canceled or Delayed
Those who are granted a working holiday visa are required to activate their document by entering the territory of New Zealand within the given timeframe. Usually, the visa needs to be activated within one year of it being issued.
This type of visa cannot be canceled or delayed for another time once it has been issued. If the issuers do not activate it, the visa will lapse. Additionally, the authorities stressed that foreigners are not able to apply again for a working holiday visa if one has already been granted to them.
In addition to Vietnam, New Zealand has a working holiday visa agreement with several other countries around the world. The cap for this year’s application is the highest for the UK, South Korea, and Spain.
New Zealand will issue a total of 15,000 working holiday visas for Brits, 3,000 for South Koreans, and 2,000 for Spaniards.