Many people don’t know that Australia has a magical visa 462 Working holiday Visa. This visa was only opened to China in recent years. The 417 visa is similar to the 462 visa, but it was opened many years ago and includes Taiwan Province. So what are the advantages of applying for an Australian working holiday visa?
462 This restart of the Working Holiday Visa (WHV visa, also known as the backpacker visa) is part of Australia’s plan to open its borders and revitalize the Australian economy. The purpose is to attract young Chinese people to travel and work in Australia, fill Australia's current labor shortage, and promote Australia's economic development.
Australia has reached an agreement with China and is open to Chinese citizens. This visa allows up to 5,000 young Chinese people with higher education and English skills to work and holiday in Australia. The Working Holiday Visa offers Chinese participants a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is also an opportunity for cultural exchanges between China and Australia and the establishment of closer cultural ties.
People’s Republic of China passport holders are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for their first working holiday visa application. If your Expression of Interest is selected, the Home Office will send you an invitation to submit your first Working Holiday (Subclass 462) visa application online. You can only submit your first Working Holiday (Subclass 462) visa application after receiving an invitation. You must apply online, paper applications will no longer be used. Please note that the Home Office selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) is a random process without any criteria. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are submitted via the Expression of Interest (EOI) online form. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are open until March 28, 2022.
So what’s so magical about this visa?
The holder of the certificate is allowed to stay in Australia for 12 months after first entry; the holder can work during the 12-month stay in Australia; as of December 31, 2022, the holder can work for any employer for more than 6 months, and study for no more than 6 months. 4 months.
Those who meet the conditions specified by the Ministry of Home Affairs can also renew their 462 Australian visa in China twice, and their stay will reach three years!
What are the specific application conditions?
1. Hold a valid Chinese passport;
2. Be over 18 years old but under 31 when submitting the application;
3. Go to Australia without bringing your children;
4. Have sufficient funds to support working and vacationing in Australia (about 5,000 Australian dollars) );
5. After the working holiday, you have enough funds to purchase a return ticket or a return ticket;
6. There is no record of holding a work and holiday (417 category) visa to Australia;
7. Have a higher education degree or have completed at least two
8. Have basic English proficiency (equivalent to an IELTS score of 4.5 or above);
9. Meet character and health requirements;
10. Be a real tourist visiting Australia.
Xinghan once again reminds applicants who plan to apply for the Australian WHV working holiday visa to submit an EOI letter of intent before March 28. The visa officer of the Australian Home Affairs Bureau will select randomly. This is the time to compare your character.
