10 Mar 2023

Working holiday win for NZers in UK, vice versa, with visa extension

From Checkpoint, 5:25 pm on 10 March 2023

Kiwis travelling to the UK on a youth mobility visa will soon be able to stay there for three years, instead of two.

The deal was reached last year - but has been brought forward to start from July.

The same agreement means young Brits will be able to come here for three years - and the age band has been extended to people up to 35 years old.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says bringing forward the extension will help support businesses through labour shortages.