Backpacker Visa Changes Australia
. The MAJOR visa change that means backpackers can stay in Australia longer without getting a job - and why its great news for fire-ravaged towns Travellers on work holiday visas. Further information about the working holiday programs.
Further information about the working holiday programs. Must be 18 to 30 years old inclusive - except for Canadian French and Irish citizens up to 35 inclusive Must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction. The program run by the Department of Home Affairs at the moment stipulates that backpackers who wish to apply for second- and third-year Australian visas have to finish no less than 88 days of specified work in rural and regional areas normally on farms.
Under the rule backpackers on a 12-month working holiday visa must complete 88 days of seasonal work in regional.
417 462 Visa holders can work with the same employer for up to 12 months in Northern Australia. This change would mainly affect 417 and 462 visa holders. The report which was tabled on Wednesday night made 40 recommendations for change including abolishing the 88-day backpacker visa rule. Further information about either of the working holiday programs including information about applying for the visa or about applying for a second visa please refer to the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.
