Working Holiday visa for New Zealand is available to young people aged 18 to
30 and up to 35 in some countries. This visa will allow you to travel, study and work
in New Zealand for up to 12 months or 23 months in some countries. There are certain quotas for many countries, like for Philippines with 100 per year so it is really not easy to succeed. But don't worry... if you haven't read my previous blog Going to New Zealand on a Philippine Working Holiday Visa, I mentioned that this page will guide you in applying for the visa and give you a big advantage to get a slot - follow my tips and tricks ;)
WHAT TO PREPARE
By this time, I assume you followed my previous blog and already created an account for New Zealand Immigration Website. Prepare the following and follow the instructions below.
- Identification cards
- Fast internet connection
- Draft your application
- Credit Card
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Passport (must be valid for at least 15 months from the time you plan to enter New Zealand)
Drivers License, Birth Certificate or National ID
FIND FAST INTERNET CONNECTION
The application is online so broadband speed (or internet speed) is very important because the faster your connection is the more chance you have to finish submitting your application before all 100 slots are gone. Search "internet speed test" in web browser, you can find lots of free internet speed test. Move around the place where you plan to do your application and find the best spot. Remember that internet speed is measured in megabits per second (mbps) so the higher the number of megabits you can get, the faster the connection is.
DRAFT YOUR APPLICATION
Don't be complacent when you see the form because you are not done yet as you need to fill it in completely as quickly as you can. If you are not fast in typing, then I recommend that you prepare your answers ahead by drafting it.
Use a chrome extension - Autofill
Download Google Chrome extension - Autofill or any other auto fill extension that you are comfortable to use. In New Zealand Immigration Website, look for Working Holiday Visas then login. Select a country that is still open then fill in a draft application (I recommend Germany because it is close to me heart 😜). Using the chrome extension, your response to the form will save for auto-fill. When you start the real application, everything will be filled automatically.
Steps:
- Fill out the form once
- Click on Autofill icon
- Select the profile and click the "Generate Autofill Rules" button
Document your response
If you are having a trouble in using auto-fill extension, you may simply document your response to word, excel, powerpoint or notepad then just copy (ctrl + c) and paste (ctrl + v) it in every field.
Ensure that all pages in specific section application is completed with correct information before you proceed to the next one. All the information that you provide will determine if you are eligible for a work visa under a Working Holiday scheme. You will see a check mark if the section was filled thoroughly.
This is very important because going back to the previous section will take time to load during the actual application and every millisecond counts. Below are screenshots of the form and the required fields that you need to fill in.
SECTIONS OF THE FORM
- PERSONAL - make sure to complete Personal details and Identification. Occupation details is optional so don't waste time in filling it in and proceed to the next one.
NOTE: Don't worry about the 'Citizenship of Passport' as it will change automatically when you select your country.
- HEALTH - All the fields in this section are required so be certain that you don't miss anything. This will determine if you need to provide further documents regarding your health.
- CHARACTER - This section will decide if your character is acceptable to get this visa. Your police clearance will verify this too so answer honestly.
- WORKING HOLIDAY SPECIFIC - your intended travel date is for survey purposes only. You can choose whenever.
LEGAL STATEMENTS
On
the last leg of the process, you need to review all the legal statements and tick
the boxes before you can hit the submit button. Note that before you submit your application, you need to verify that all
the information you entered are correct because you cannot change it
once submitted.
CONFIRM AND PAY
To secure your place, you need to pay NZ$280 for your application on the confirmation page. You are opt to pay it later but your application will not be processed until your payment is cleared. This is the time to grab your Visa or Mastercard credit card and pay for the application to not waste any time. Click Secure Payment Site, enter the name of the card holder that you will be using then click OK. You can use somebody else's credit card as long as you have asked permission first then write their name not yours.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION
You are done with your application once you have paid. You will receive regular update based on what communication method you chose on your application. The immigration officer will inform you on what are the requirements you need to provide within 15 consecutive days before they can give the decision.
Don't get frustrated when you can't get a Working Holiday Visa because you can always try it next year or apply for a different type of visa. If you really want to see the #JoyInNewZealand, don't lose hope.😉🙏
"God has a reason for allowing things to happen.
We may never understand his wisdom,
but we simply have to trust His will."
Are you wondering how I found my job and changed my visa from Working Holiday to Work to Residence? I will share it on my next post so keep your eyes on this blog site! 👀
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