Australia and Vietnam will commence a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement from March 1.
The Work and Holiday visa programme will allow young Vietnamese people, aged between 18 and 30, to travel to Australia for one year and undertake short-term work and study. It will also allow young Australians to work and holiday in Vietnam.
The Work and Holiday visa programme will allow young Vietnamese people, aged between 18 and 30, to travel to Australia for one year and undertake short-term work and study. It will also allow young Australians to work and holiday in Vietnam.
According to the arrangement, 200 eligible Vietnamese applicants will be granted visas to Australia, and 200 Australians will similarly be able to enter Vietnam each year.
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick said he is delighted to see the latest outcome in the bilateral cooperation.
“Young Vietnamese and Australian citizens now have the opportunity to apply for a unique cultural exchange experience. This will increase understanding between the peoples of our two countries, and contribute greatly to our economic, security and innovation partnerships”, the diplomat said.
The Work and Holiday visa will allow Vietnamese participants to join cultural exchange and tourism; stay in Australia for 12 months from their date of first arrival; work for the 12-month duration of their stay, but for no longer than six months with any one employer; and study for up to four months.
Following its commencement on March 1, the Work and Holiday visa programme will reopen on 1 July every year.
Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Craig Chittick said he is delighted to see the latest outcome in the bilateral cooperation.
“Young Vietnamese and Australian citizens now have the opportunity to apply for a unique cultural exchange experience. This will increase understanding between the peoples of our two countries, and contribute greatly to our economic, security and innovation partnerships”, the diplomat said.
The Work and Holiday visa will allow Vietnamese participants to join cultural exchange and tourism; stay in Australia for 12 months from their date of first arrival; work for the 12-month duration of their stay, but for no longer than six months with any one employer; and study for up to four months.
Following its commencement on March 1, the Work and Holiday visa programme will reopen on 1 July every year.
