Filipino passport holders aged 18-30 can apply for the Australian Work & Holiday Visa starting July 1, 2024, provided they meet specific eligibility and application requirements.
This change is detailed in the Migration (Arrangements for Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa Applications) Amendment (The Philippines) Instrument (LIN 24/041) 2024, updating the previous legislation (LIN 21/019).
To qualify for the visa, you must:
- Have a passport from an eligible country
- Be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive)
- Apply from outside Australia
- Not be accompanied by dependent children
- Apply on your own (you can’t include family members in your application)
- Not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 or 417 visa. If you previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 visa, see the second Work and Holiday visa.
With this visa, you can:
- Do short-term work in Australia to help pay for your holiday
- Study for up to 4 months
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
- Do 3 months of specified subclass 462 work to become eligible for a second Work and Holiday visa
Stay: 12 months
Cost: AUD 635.00
It is unclear whether the 200 available slots are exclusively for Filipinos, as this is a reciprocal arrangement between Australia and the Philippines.
More information is expected from the Department of Home Affairs on July 1 when details are posted on their website.
This new opportunity offers exciting prospects for young Filipinos looking to work and travel in Australia!
Talk to a migration agent if you are unsure about your visa application. Our registered migration agents can also be found in the Department of Home Affairs Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority.
Send us a message for a free quote or call +61 8 9463 6624
The information provided is for general use only and should NOT be taken as Migration Advice. For information about your circumstances, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Milestone Migration for immigration assistance.
