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If applying for a Working Holiday Visa, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30 (inclusive). Your age is assessed at the moment you apply for a Working Holiday Visa. So, to meet the age requirement, you must apply for your Working Holiday Visa before your 31st birthday.
If your Working Holiday Visa is granted, your age is no longer important, so you do not need to worry about turning 31 before entering NZ or during your Working Holiday. You must, however, enter NZ before your Working Holiday Visa expires.
Kind Regards,
Megna P
Customer Service Officer
Department of Labour