Visa requirements to visit or work in Auckland

Visitor Visas and Permits

If you are not a New Zealand or Australian citizen, there is a chance that you may require a visa or permit to visit New Zealand. Once granted your visa/permit, you can stay in New Zealand for up to nine months.

Check out the Immigration New Zealand website to see whether you require a visa or permit and if so, what the steps are to get one.

Working Visas

Become a local and really get to know this wonderful and vibrant city by participating in a working holiday scheme. Auckland offers many employment opportunities for all levels of experience and interest. Work part time or full time and in your time off, explore the many invigorating attractions Auckland has to offer.

To be eligible for the working holiday scheme you must be aged 18 to 30 years and hold a visa from one of these countries: Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States of America or Uruguay.

For more information on working holidays in New Zealand and Auckland, visit the Immigration New Zealand website.

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