Data — updated all year
Working Holiday quota tracker
32 of the 45 NZ Working Holiday schemes are capped: a fixed number of places opens once a year and small quotas can fill within minutes. This table shows every capped scheme's places, its 2026 opening, and when we last verified the row against immigration.govt.nz.
Dataset last verified 17 July 2026.
Opening dates change from year to year — the date shown for each scheme is its published 2026
round, not a guarantee for future years. Always confirm on the official scheme page before planning.
| Country | Places / year | 2026 round | Status | Row verified | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 1,150 | Opens 11 February annually — 2026 quota already filled as of 12 Jul 2026; plan for the next opening | Filled for 2026 | 17 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Portugal | 50 | Opens 19 February annually — 2026 round opened 19 Feb 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Mexico | 200 | Opens 26 February annually — 2026 quota already filled as of 12 Jul 2026; plan for the next opening | Filled for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Estonia | 100 | Opens 4 March annually — 2026 round opened 4 Mar 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Philippines | 100 | Opens 12 March annually — 2026 round opened 12 Mar 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Hong Kong | 400 | Opens 19 March annually — 2026 round opened 19 Mar 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Slovenia | 100 | Opens 1 April annually — 2026 round opened 1 Apr 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Spain | 2,000 | Opens 9 April annually — 2026 round opened 9 Apr 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Hungary | 100 | Opens 23 April annually — 2026 round opened 23 Apr 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Slovakia | 100 | Opens 5 May annually — 2026 round opened 5 May 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Austria | 100 | Opens 12 May annually — 2026 round opened 12 May 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| South Korea | 3,000 | Opens 14 May annually — 2026 round opened 14 May 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Israel | 200 | Opens 21 May annually — 2026 round opened 21 May 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Taiwan | 600 | Opens 28 May annually — 2026 quota already filled as of 12 Jul 2026; plan for the next opening | Filled for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Singapore | 300 | Opens 3 June annually — 2026 round opens 3 Jun 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Czech Republic | 1,200 | Opens 18 June annually — 2026 round opened 18 Jun 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| United Kingdom | 15,000 | Opens 25 June annually — 2026 round opened 25 Jun 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 17 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| China | 1,000 | Opens 2 July annually — 2026 round opened 2 Jul 2026 | Opened for 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Luxembourg | 50 | Opens 8 July annually — 2026 round opens 8 Jul 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Poland | 100 | Opens 15 July annually — 2026 round opens 15 Jul 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Latvia | 100 | Opens 22 July annually — 2026 round opens 22 Jul 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Thailand | 100 | Opens 5 August annually — 2026 round opens 5 Aug 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 17 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Malta | 50 | Opens 12 August annually — 2026 round opens 12 Aug 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Lithuania | 100 | Opens 19 August annually — 2026 round opens 19 Aug 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Turkey | 100 | Opens 27 August annually — 2026 round opens 27 Aug 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Croatia | 100 | Opens 10 September annually — 2026 round opens 10 Sep 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Argentina | 1,000 | Opens 24 September annually — 2026 round opens 24 Sep 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Peru | 100 | Opens 1 October annually — 2026 round opens 1 Oct 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Brazil | 300 | Opens 8 October annually — 2026 round opens 8 Oct 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Chile | 940 | Opens 15 October annually — 2026 round opens 15 Oct 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Vietnam | 200 | Opens 3 November annually at 10:00am NZDT — 2026 round opens 3 Nov 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
| Uruguay | 200 | Opens 17 November annually — 2026 round opens 17 Nov 2026 | Opens later in 2026 | 12 July 2026 | immigration.govt.nz |
Methodology
- Every row is checked by hand against that scheme's page on immigration.govt.nz.
- "Row verified" shows when that specific scheme was last checked.
- Rows are ordered by opening date through the calendar year.
- The dataset lives in version control, so every change to a quota or date is recorded with its date — a full change history.
Known limitations
- Immigration New Zealand does not publish a live count of remaining places — "Filled" appears here only once INZ says so.
- Opening dates are announced yearly and can move; a past year's date is a guide, not a promise.
- Uncapped schemes (like Germany or the USA) are not listed — they accept applications year-round.
What to do with this
If your country is capped, read how quota openings actually work — including how to prepare your account and documents so you can apply within minutes of opening. To see your scheme's full facts (age range, funds, fees), use the visa checker.
General information only — not immigration advice. Quotas and dates are set by Immigration New Zealand and can change at any time; always confirm on the official scheme page.