New Zealand
Working Holiday Visa: government fee breakdown
By Sam Parks · Last checked:
Source auto-reconfirmed 25 September 2026 by the daily automated check (figures unchanged since last review).
The reviewed United Kingdom and Germany New Zealand working holiday pages list the application cost from NZD 770; exact totals vary by country scheme.
These are the fees paid to the New Zealand government. You pay these directly as part of your application. Fees for dependants, priority services, or higher salary bands may change the total.
How much does the Working Holiday Visa cost in New Zealand?
The reviewed United Kingdom and Germany New Zealand working holiday pages list the application cost from NZD 770; exact totals vary by country scheme.
Source checked against Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa on 10 September 2026.
Headline total
NZ$770
Single applicant, UK scheme
No changes recorded for this figure since 10 September 2026.
Currency
NZD (New Zealand dollar)
Last checked
10 September 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Working Holiday Visa application (UK/Germany examples)# The reviewed United Kingdom and Germany INZ pages publish the cost as "From NZD $770". Each scheme is country-specific, so check your own country page. | NZ$770 | Yes |
Worked example
Single applicant, UK scheme — NZ$770
- NZD 770 working holiday visa application fee
Check the New Zealand Working Holiday scheme for your passport
Nationality-specific guidance checked against INZ pages on . The live country scheme controls.
Working Holiday rules vary by passport: participation, age, quota, funds, fee and stay length are all scheme-specific. Use INZ’s country lookup before relying on the general 18–30 summary.
| Example scheme | Age/stay | Funds/fee |
|---|---|---|
| UK | 18–35; 12/23/36 months | NZD 350/month; NZD 770 from; 15,000 places |
| Germany | 18–30; 12 months | NZD 4,200; NZD 770 from; insurance |
How to read these fees
The NZ$770 headline covers single applicant, UK scheme. Of the 1 component listed above, 1 is mandatory. The single biggest mandatory line is Working Holiday Visa application (UK/Germany examples) at NZ$770.
This route does not add separate dependant fees on top of the headline. Treat the figure as a planning estimate rather than a quote: confirm each line on the official source linked below on the day you pay, because these fees are revised regularly.
Why fees change
Fees are set per country scheme and INZ revised visa charges broadly in October 2024; always check the INZ page for your country before applying.
Primary source
Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/united-kingdom-working-holiday-visa/
Cite or reuse this dataset
This figure is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Cite the Visa Atlas page for the compiled, dated dataset, and cite the official source for the underlying government rule.
Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Working Holiday Visa fee schedule", https://visaatlas.org/fees/new-zealand/working-holiday-nz. Last checked 10 September 2026.
- JSON endpoint
- https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fees
Primary source (1)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Working Holiday Visa cost in government fees?
The reviewed United Kingdom and Germany New Zealand working holiday pages list the application cost from NZD 770; exact totals vary by country scheme. The worked example assumes single applicant, uk scheme, totalling NZ$770. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
Fees are set per country scheme and INZ revised visa charges broadly in October 2024; always check the INZ page for your country before applying.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Dependant fee rules vary by route. Consult the linked source before including dependants in your application.
Next steps
Full visa guide
Eligibility, application steps, and FAQs for the Working Holiday Visa.
Processing time
How long the Working Holiday Visa takes from application to decision.
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Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.