Applying

Each year 9000 visas are issued between Aug-July. There are various ways of applying for the UK Citizens Working Holiday Visa:

Internet
The Working Holiday Visa Application form can be downloaded from our download page. This must then be filled out and posted to the address below along with the correct fee and your passport (to view fees click here). You need to supply a stamped address envelope for your passport to be sent back.

Telephone
Working Holiday Visa Application Packs can be obtained by telephoning 0991 100 100 (calls cost £1 per minute) and is an automated service

Over the Counter

Applications can be made in person between 10am-3:45pm Monday to Friday at:

New Zealand Immigration Service
NZ House
80 Haymarket
London
SW1Y 4TE

Visa Organisations

There are a variety of third party organisations which will help you get a working holiday visa:

www.bunac.com
www.ccusa.com
www.councilexchanges.org.uk

NOTE

- If all the 9000 places have been filled for the year then your application will be sent back and your fee payment refunded
- Don't buy any other parts of your trip such as flight etc as if your visa is rejected you may lose your deposits
- It can take your aplication up to three weeks to be completed if you don't apply in person
- Your passport must be valid for 2 years and four months when you send in your application