Working Holiday Scheme 

Applicants may apply for visa through Royal Thai Embassy Wellington via http://thaievisa.go.th/. Processing time may take up to 2 months.

            Criteria 

            1   New Zealand national currently residing in New Zealand

            2   18 – 30 years of age

            3   Completed tertiary education with at least 3 years full-time study

            4   New Zealand  passport with at least 12 months validity

            5   Return air ticket  to Thailand or sufficient funds to purchase the ticket

            6   Possess at least NZ$ 7,000 for living expenses while in Thailand

            7   Be in good health and have medical and comprehensive health insurance for duration of stay

            Required documents

            1   Certificate or transcript of tertiary education

            2   Passport (valid for at least 12 months)

            3   Bank statement or evidence of sufficient funds (at least NZ$ 7,000)

            4   Chest X – ray and medical certificate no more than 3 months old

            5   Medical insurance

            6   Visa fee NZ$ 1,000 (for 1 year with multiple entries)

            IMPORTANT NOTE:

                    If granted, holder of working holiday visa may stay for up to 12 months, and may work

            but not for any one employer for longer than 3 months. Visa will be valid for 3 months from

            date of issue. Visa Holders will be subject to personal income tax on any earnings in Thailand.