FAQ - New Zealand

• I have had a NZ Working Holiday Visa before. Can I apply for SWAP?
• May I apply from outside Canada?
• Can I fly on a one-way ticket?
• SWAP South Pacific FAQ: How much supports funds should I have?
• When does the visa start?

I have had a NZ Working Holiday Visa before. Can I apply for SWAP? Yes! Though the NZ Working Holiday Visa is usually only issued once in a lifetime, we have been generously allotted a number of special Working Holiday Visas through our partner organization IEP. These visas allow participants who have had a prior New Zealand Working Holiday visa, to get a second, as well as increase the age cut-off to 35. Available only through SWAP.
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May I apply from outside Canada? No, visa rules require you to be within your home country in order to apply.
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Can I fly on a one-way ticket? You may, however the New Zealand High Commission requires a higher amount of support funds. If you cannot show an exit out of New Zealand than a bank letter for at least $5200 CAD is required.
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SWAP South Pacific Combo: How much support funds should I have? You should save as much as you can – but visa requirements state that you should have at least $4000 CAD in total to satisfy both the Australian and New Zealand Visa requirements. When submitting your visa applications, Australia requires you to sign that you have at least $4000, though does not require a bank letter; New Zealand requires you to submit a bank letter to prove that you have at least $3300 in the bank. Please note, that if you do not plan to book a departure from NZ into Australia, the New Zealand High Commission requires you to provide a bank letter for at least $5200 CAD.
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When does the visa start? The visa starts when you enter the country. Participants have 12 months to enter the country and once they enter the visa is validated for 12 months.
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