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New Zealand Proposes Raising Working Holiday Visa Age Limit to 50
8/19/2025
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Story summary
- A New Zealand tourism operator proposes raising the working holiday visa age limit to 50 to attract more international visitors.
- The current age limit is 18-35, with growing demand from older travelers.
- Each visa is estimated to contribute around $60,000 to the economy.
- The government plans to restore 2019 visitor levels by 2026 and double tourism exports by 2034.
