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AUSTRALIA is a popular destination for young tourists who want to experience a long holiday while working. One way to make this happen is through the Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV) program.
Reporting from the Australian Department of Home Affairs website, this visa gives its holders the opportunity to live and work in Australia for a certain period. The Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV), also known as Subclass 417, is a visa aimed at young adults who wish to have an extended holiday in Australia while working to fund their trip.
This visa provides the opportunity for its holders to live and work in Australia for a certain period, which can be extended by fulfilling specified conditions.
Basic Terms
To qualify for an Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV), there are several basic requirements that must be met, including: (1). Age: Prospective visa holders must be between 18 and 30 years old, except for some countries which have an age limit of up to 35 years. (2). Citizenship: Prospective visa holders must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction.
The Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV) gives its holders the opportunity to stay in Australia for 12 months. The fee to apply for this visa is AUD635.00.
There are several types of Working Holiday Visas, namely:
(1). First Working Holiday Visa
This visa is for those who want to have their first long holiday in Australia and work there to fund their trip. Visa holders can work while staying in Australia and can apply for a Second Working Holiday visa if they meet the specified criteria.
(2). Second Working Holiday Visa
This visa is intended for visa holders who currently or have previously held a First Working Holiday visa and wish to have a second long holiday in Australia. To qualify, visa holders must have completed 3 months of specific work in accordance with subclass 417 and meet other requirements.
(3). Third Working Holiday Visa
This visa is intended for visa holders who currently or have previously held a Second Working Holiday visa and wish to have a third long holiday in Australia. To qualify, visa holders must have completed 6 months of specific work in accordance with subclass 417 and meet other requirements.
Before traveling, Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV) holders need to pay attention to several important things, including: (1). Passport Renewal: If a visa holder obtains a new passport after their visa has been issued, they must notify the authorities of their new passport details.
(2). Travel Documents: Visa holders must ensure that their visa and passport are in valid condition before travelling. (3). Other Visas: If the visa holder also holds another visa, they should ensure to only apply for an Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV) when they are ready to enter Australia on that visa. [sources/photo special]
