Working holiday for young adults from New Zealand
Who it's for: For citizens of New Zealand under the age limit who want a longer holiday with work in Norway.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: No
- Age limit: Up to 30
- Money to show: NOK 46,464
- Family can join: No
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money to show | NOK 46,464 | — | udi.noOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
6 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededNoOfficial wording
“This can be money in the bank and/or a concrete offer of paid work.”
Age limitUp to 30Official wording
“Citizens of New Zealand under the age of 31”
Money to showNOK 46,464Official wording
“NOK 46 464 for the first three months”
Family can joinNoOfficial wording
“Your family members cannot apply for a family immigration permit to come and live with you in Norway.”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“The period you have this permit does not count if you later wish to apply for a permanent residence permit.”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“Here you can find UDI’s waiting times for first-time applications, renewals, and appeals.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Main fee; Salary threshold; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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