Is China going to be added to the list of countries eligible for working holidays in Australia as part of the upcoming visa changes?
This year USA and China changed their reciprocal visa rules making it easier for their people to visit the other country with visas lasting much longer.
I've heard that something similar is in the works between Australia and China.
Do we know if part of these upcoming changes will allow Chinese citizens to come to Australia on working holiday visas?
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Does China have working holiday visa?
There is no general Working Holiday Visa in China, but the visa has to be applied for specifically for a certain job that we pre-arrange for you. So for China, prior to your arrival, you apply for a specific job (for example, hotel job, language teacher job, Au Pair etc.)Can Chinese work in Australia?
Yes. China and Australia agreed to establish a Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa arrangement, which commenced in 2015.Can working holiday visas enter Australia?
From 15 December 2021, fully vaccinated eligible visa holders, including Working Holiday Makers (subclass 417 and 462 visa holders) can come to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption. For more information, see Vaccinated travellers. Applications for a WHM visa can be made online through ImmiAccount.Which countries are eligible for working holiday visa Australia?
Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and the UK.Updates for the Australian Working Holiday Visa (417)
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