If you are a digital nomad looking for your next destination or thinking about transitioning to the digital nomad lifestyle, here is a list of Oceania Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas in 2023.
New Zealand – Oceania Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas in 2023
New Zealand does not have a specific visa for digital nomads, but there is a working holiday visa that allows you to work remotely. Working holiday visas are available to young people aged 18 to 30, but 18 to 35 in a few countries. They allow you to travel and work in New Zealand for up to a year. If you are from the United Kingdom or Canada it can be extended for up to 23 months. A General Medical Certificate is required if you apply for a 23-month visa.
Visa Cost:
$150 to $200
Income Requirements: savings of at least $2,700 in your bank account
Visa Length: 1 year, 23 months if you are a citizen of either UK or Canada
Who can apply? People 18 years old to 35 years old
Where to apply?
The typical processing time for a Working Holiday Visa is 20 working days, but it can take up to 89 days (starting from the time you successfully submit your online application). As you are aware, the process will be influenced by various factors, including your nationality.
Eligibility and criteria for working holiday visas
Working holiday visas are available to young people aged 18 to 30, but 18 to 35 in a few countries. They allow you to travel and work in New Zealand for up to a year, or up to 23 months if you are from the United Kingdom or Canada. A General Medical Certificate is required if you apply for a 23-month visa.
Countries who is eligible to apply for New Zealand working holiday visa
Here’s the complete list of countries whose citizens are eligible for New Zealand’s working holiday visa:
| Argentina | Hong Kong | Philippines |
| Austria | Ireland | Poland |
| Belgium | Israel | Portugal |
| Brazil | Italy | Singapore |
| Canada | Japan | Slovakia |
| Chile | Korea | Slovenia |
| China | Latvia | Spain |
| Croatia | Lithuania | Sweden |
| Czech | Luxembourg | Taiwan |
| Denmark | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Estonia | Malta | Turkey |
| Finland | Mexico | United Kingdom |
| France | Netherlands | USA |
| Germany | Norway | Uruguay |
| Hungary | Peru | Vietnam |
Traveling in and out of New Zealand during your 12-month stay has no effect on your working holiday visa status.
It’s important to note that you cannot accept a permanent job (in New Zealand) during your working holiday visa visit. Furthermore, you can only apply for a working holiday visa once. If you intend to stay in the country for an extended period of time after it expires, you will need to apply for another visa.
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