🇳🇿 New Zealand: 2026 Working Holiday Visa Quotas exhausted for Mexicans

Volare Editorial | April 21, 2026

New Zealand immigration authorities have confirmed the closure of the application window for Mexican citizens under the Working Holiday Scheme (WHS) for the 2026 cycle. Following the opening held on February 26, the 200 vacancies assigned to this nationality have been fully filled, meaning the system will not accept new applications for the remainder of the annual period.

Quota exhausted for Mexico

The exhaustion of places for Mexico reinforces the high-demand trend that characterizes this destination. Those interested who did not manage to obtain their visa must wait for the start of the next fiscal cycle or explore other labor mobility alternatives. It is important to remember that this program is designed under the premise of cultural exchange, allowing participants to engage in incidental work activities for the sole purpose of financing their stay.

Opening schedule for other nationalities

While the quota for Mexico is now closed, the calendar for the rest of the Latin American nations continues according to the dates scheduled by the Department of Immigration. The system operates independently for each country under the limited quota modality:

Nationality	Opening Date	Available Quotas
Argentina	September 24, 2026	1,000
Peru	October 1, 2026	100
Brazil	October 8, 2026	300
Chile	October 15, 2026	940
Uruguay	November 17, 2026	200

For detailed guides and technical support regarding the application process for nationalities with available quotas, you can consult the official New Zealand Working Holiday Visa section.