There are 1000 places available annually under this scheme to young citizens of the Italian Republic for a stay of 12 months.

The scheme runs from 1 April each year.

To be eligible

You must:

- be resident in Italy and have a passport from the Italian Republic that‘s valid for at least three months after your planned departure from New Zealand
- be at least 18 and not more than 30 years old
- not bring children with you
- hold a return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket
- have a minimum of NZ$4,200 available funds to meet your living costs while you’re here
- be of good health and character
- hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation insurance for the length of your stay
- satisfy us your main reason for coming to New Zealand is to holiday, not work

When you’re here

- you must not take up permanent employment (unless you apply for and are granted an ordinary Work Permit while you’re here)
- you must not work for the same employer for more than three months
- you can enrol in one training or study course of up to three months duration during your visit.