New Zealand and the UK will offer more opportunities for younger people to work and live in each country longer.
Boris Johnson, the UK Prime Minister, and Jacinda Ardern, his Kiwi counterpart, agreed to expand the Youth Mobility and Working Holiday programs.
The applicant’s age limit will be increased from 30 to 35. The maximum stay time in the host country is now three years.
Similar deals were made to allow young Australians to travel and work in Australia.
The UK-New Zealand program was once open to 18-29 year olds.
Priti Patel, Home Secretary, stated that the move would give more young Brits (and New Zealanders) the chance to learn new skills and make connections to help their host country.
Ms Ardern is visiting London to meet with Mr Johnson. She said that New Zealand has long supported improvements in working holiday visas.
Before entering politics, the leader of NZ Labour Party lived in London as a senior policy advisor before moving to New Zealand.
She said, “I was among many Kiwis who enjoyed living and working in the UK. We look forward to offering Brits that wonderful experience in New Zealand.”
Following the conclusion of the NATO summit in Madrid on Thursday, the prime ministers met at Downing Street.
Ms. Ardern stated that the pair would discuss the free trade agreement signed last year and the response to the conflict in Ukraine.
Johnson praised New Zealand’s “very strong line”, and Ms Ardern stated: “We have also given our military aid through our partnership with you.”
According to the Home Office, more information about the Youth Mobility and Working Holiday Scheme will be released next year.
