Australian Work and Holiday Visa will be available to Filipinos but what is it and who is eligible to apply?

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.

Australian Work and Holiday Visa will be available to Filipinos starting 2024. Source: Pixabay / JESHOOTS-com

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.

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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.

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Ano ang Australian Work and Holiday Visa at sino ang eligible na mag-apply dito?

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The information in this story is general in nature. For advice on individual situations, please contact a respective and licenced employment or migration expert.