If you are a Swedish national between the ages of 18 and 30 seeking to travel, work, or engage in cultural exchange for a period of 12 months abroad. New Zealand just started the ideal visa for you. The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa for Sweden is currently formally available for requests in 2025.
This is beyond just a visa. It is your gateway to beautiful settings, friendly Indigenous people, temporary jobs, and top-notch experiences, all without requiring an employment offer in hand.
MEANING OF SWEDEN-NEW ZEALAND WORKING HOLIDAY VISA
The Working Holiday Visa permits young Swedes to settle, get employed, and travel across New Zealand for 1 year. Whether you are seeking to finance your trips with short-term employment, take a short program, or just for vacation, this visa provides you the liberty to perform all of this. Below is what you will get:
- Remain in New Zealand for 1 year
- Take on a short-term job during your visit
- Study or intern for six months
- Go in and exit New Zealand several times
The best part is that you don’t require an employment offer to apply.
WHO IS QUALIFIED?
You are qualified to make an application if you:
- Are a national of Sweden between the ages of 18 to 30
- Have never held a New Zealand Working Holiday visa before
- Have a minimum of $4,200 in obtainable funds to sponsor yourself.
- Have a ticket to exit New Zealand or the funds to purchase one.
- Carry comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of your visit.
- Are in good health and of best conduct
- Plan to exit New Zealand after your trip.
This visa is ideal for first-time explorers, recent graduates, or individuals taking a well-deserved break before embarking on a full-time profession.
HOW TO APPLY: AN EASY ONLINE PROCEDURE
The application is completely online, allowing you to apply anywhere in the world. Below is the way it operates:
- Go to New Zealand Immigration’s webpage: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/sweden-working-holiday-visa/
- Present your information and documents: Type in your passport information (authentic for a minimum of 15 months after landing), evidence of finances, and medical insurance.
- Health review: Based on your travel record or stay duration, you may be required to obtain a chest X-ray or medical test. If needed, the immigration unit will direct you through email.
- Conduct statement: Respond to character-linked questions truthfully. You may be requested to upload police certificates.
- True intentions: Ensure that you plan to observe the visa requirements and exit the nation before it ceases.
When your request is presented, several decisions are made within 2 weeks. After authorization, you are required to enter New Zealand within one year to validate your visa.
WHAT TO ANTICIPATE UPON LANDING IN NEW ZEALAND
Before going on your flight:
- Complete the New Zealand Traveler Declaration (NZTD) within 1 day of your travel period.
- Pack printed or digital duplicates of your:
- Return the ticket or evidence of finances to purchase one.
- Health insurance paperwork
- Evidence of $2,527.59 and above
At the border, immigration officials may verify your documents and assess whether you meet the access conditions. Be truthful, ready, and assured.
