Because of the expansion of our shared visa schemes, young Britons and New Zealanders will have access to life-changing opportunities on the other side of the world.
To demonstrate the two countries’ close relationship, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern signed an agreement today (Friday, July 1) to expand the generous Youth Mobility Scheme and Working Holiday Scheme to include those aged 30 to 35, and to increase the length of stay in each country to three years.
Young people from both the United Kingdom and New Zealand will benefit from the reciprocal schemes, which will provide them with opportunities to gain a better understanding of each country’s culture and society through travel, work, and life experience abroad.
The announcement comes as Jacinda Ardern visits 10 Downing Street to discuss New Zealand’s close relationship with the United Kingdom.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said:
“Travelling, living and working overseas can be a wonderfully enriching experience. The UK loves to welcome Kiwis on their travels here while thousands of Brits have made the similarly life-changing journey to the southern hemisphere.
“Today’s improvements to our visa schemes will give even more young Brits and New Zealanders the opportunity to develop their skills, make life-long connections and contribute to their host country.”
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern:
“Kiwis have long advocated for improvements to working holiday visas. We are so pleased to have reached this agreement today. I was one of many Kiwis to enjoy living and working in the UK, and we look forward to offering Brits the same wonderful experience in New Zealand.”
More information about the Youth Mobility and Working Holiday schemes will be available next year.
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