10 Mar 2023

UK-NZ working holiday visas coming in earlier than expected

From Morning Report, 8:31 am on 10 March 2023

Young New Zealanders looking to go on that big OE to the UK will now be able to stay longer.

A new working holiday visa between the two countries will come into effect earlier than expected.

Changes were negotiated as part of last year's Free Trade Agreement, extending it to three years instead of two, and increasing the age limit to 35.

And for those already overseas on their visa, they will be able to apply for an extension.

Former RNZ Journalist Jake McKee is currently living in London.

He spoke to Corin Dann.