The Australian Work and Holiday Visa will be available to Filipinos starting in 2024. Find out what this visa is and who can apply for it.
Key Points
- During Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to the Philippines, he announced a new reciprocal work and holiday visa for Australians and Filipinos as part of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries.
- This type of visa will allow eligible nationals aged 18 - 31 to have an extended holiday in Australia, work short-term to fund their trip, study for up to four months or undertake specified subclass 462 work to become eligible for a second work and holiday visa.
- One of the requirements is having sufficient funds to support oneself while in Australia.
'Trabaho, Visa, atbp.' is a podcast series that features issues and information about migration to Australia every Thursday on SBS Filipino.
UPDATE AS OF 25 JUNE 2024:
As per Legislative Instrument from the Australian government, Philippines passport holders are eligible to apply for a Work and Holiday Visa starting 1 Jul 2024.
The information in this story is general in nature. For advice on individual situations, please contact a respective and licenced employment or migration expert.
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