The New Zealand Government stipulate that anyone wishing to enter New Zealand must be of 'good character.' There are various questions on the working holiday visa application form that relate to the New Zealand visa character requirements. You must answer all questions truthfully as supplying incorrect information may lead to any visa granted being cancelled.


A visa is likely to be denied if any of the following apply to you

• You have been convicted and given a prison sentence of five years or more, regardless of whether this has since expired from your record.
• You have been convicted and sentenced to prison for twelve months or longer within the last ten years.
• You have a New Zealand removal order in force against you or have ever been deported from any country including New Zealand.
• You have belonged to, supported or participated with any organisation believed to be involved with criminal objectives or engaged in criminal or terrorist activities.
• It is though that whilst in New Zealand you are likely to assist or commit criminal offences, drug offences or acts of terrorism.
• It is thought that due to any international circumstances it is likely that you represent a danger to New Zealand’s security or public order.

If you have any criminal record or military or explosives training the New Zealand issuing authority may require you to provide further information to ensure that you meet the New Zealand visa character requirements. They reserve the right to ask any applicant to provide evidence that they are of good character. In this situation, they will usually ask for police certificates as evidence.

If you would like more information on New Zealand visa character requirements, or have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact one of our New Zealand visa specialists. You can do this by email info@australiantravelvisas.co.uk or by telephone on 0845 045 5525. You can also apply over the telephone should you wish to proceed with an application.