Information below provided by and on behalf of –
Embassy of Japan in New Zealandhttp://www.nz.emb-japan.go.jp/index.html
Japan Association for Working Holidaywww.jawhm.or.jp
In the interest of helping to promote the program on their behalf’s.

Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of New Zealand (New Zealand passport holders), residing in New Zealand. Applications from New Zealand passport holders living overseas cannot be accepted.

• Applicants should be between 18 and 30 years of age at the time of application for the visa.
• The purpose of the visit must be travelling on vacation within Japan, visiting relatives and friends, and thereby learning about Japanese culture and general way of Japanese life.
• The main purpose should not be to be engaged in activities for income or remuneration. Casual temporary work to supplement the travel and sojourn expenses may be allowed to be undertaken.
• Applicants must not be accompanied by a child or children.
• Applicants must be in good health and have no criminal record.

Applicants must submit the following documentation on application:

1. Valid Passport
2. Application Form: One. Every line on the form to be completed. Where not applicable, please insert "none" or "N/A". Signature must be the same as that in passport.
3. Photograph: One (regular NZ passport size). Taken within the last six months. It should be attached to the application form with glue, not adhesive tape or staples.
4. Curriculum Vitae (Personal History): To be typed on A4 paper. To include school/educational background; work history; hobbies and other relevant information. Must be up-to-date. Please do not submit original certificates. See Note 1 (e).
5. Itinerary of Stay in Japan: Use the attached form. (stay Programme...)
6. Letter stating the reasons for applying for a Working Holiday Visa: To be typed on A4 paper.
7. Letter of Recommendation, e.g. from your employer, supervisor or lecturer. If none of then is available, a personal reference from someone who has known the applicant for several years is acceptable. To be typed on A4 paper.

UPON THE ADVICE OF THE EMBASSY, CONSULATE-GENERAL OR CONSULAR OFFICE THAT THE VISA IS TO BE GRANTED, APPLICANTS MUST PRODUCE, IN PERSON, OR BY COURIER/REGISTERED POST, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

1. Proof of pre-paid air tickets: stating dates, flight numbers, and receipt of pre-payment is also acceptable. Return ticket may be open-dated.
2. Proof of funds to support initial stay in Japan: Proof of purchase of traveller's cheques to the value of at least the equivalent of US$2,000 for a single person or US$3,000 for a married couple. Or, a letter stating that the above amount has been purchased in traveller's cheques ie actual T/C, if bringing in person; a letter issued by an authority; or certified copy of receipt showing amount purchased and applicant's name.

Support Organisations

The Japan Association for Working-Holiday Makers is a non-profit organisation, established under the authorisation of the Labour Minister. This Association is the only organisation in Japan that provides assistance for the Working-Holiday Program. The following organisations will provide appropriate counselling services to Australian citizens who have entered Japan on a Working-Holiday visa.

Japan Working Holiday Centre
Sun Plaza, 7th Floor 4-1-1, Nakano, Nakano-ku Tokyo 164-0001
Tel: 03-3389-0181 Fax: 03-3389-1563

Japan Working Holiday Centre
Osaka Branch 2-3-1, Miharadai, Sakai-shi Osaka 590-0111
Tel: 07-2296-5741 Fax: 07-2296-5752

Japan Association for Working Holiday Makers
Kyushu Branch P-Face 3F,1-3-20 Arato, Chuoku Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Japan 810-0062
Tel: 092-713-0854 Fax: 092-752-2415

The Embassy of Japan

The Embassy of Japan
Economic Section
Political Section
Level 18 & 19, The Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street PO Box 6340, Wellington
Phone: (04) 473-1540 Fax: (04) 471-2951
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Visa & Consular Section
Mezzanine floor, The Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street PO Box 6340, Wellington
Phone: (04) 473-1540 Fax: (04) 473-9559
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12 noon, 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

The Consulate-General of Japan
Level 12, ASB Bank Centre, 135 Albert Street, PO Box 3959, Auckland
Phone: (09) 303-4106 Fax: (09) 377-7784
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Visa & Consular Section:
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12 noon, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Consular Office of Japan
5th Floor Forsyth Barr House, 764 Colombo Street, PO Box 13-748, Armagh, Christchurch
Phone: (03) 366-5680 Fax: (03) 365-3173
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Visa & Consular Section:
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12 noon, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm