Increased age eligibility for Canadian Working Holiday Makers

The Government has announced an increase of age eligibility for Canadian passport holders to participate in the working holiday program from 1 November 2018. The age eligibility will increase to 35.

The Australian Chamber of Tourism states that Working holiday makers spend approximately two and a half times more than they earn, and create over 25,000 job in the Australian economy.

The other eligibility requirements to be for the working holiday visa (Subclass 417) include:

• have not previously entered Australia on a Work and Holiday (Temporary) visa (subclass 462)

• hold a valid passport from a country involved in the Working Holiday Program with Australia

• are a genuine visitor who wants to have a holiday in Australia

• have enough money to support yourself on a working holiday (about AUD 5000)

• have enough money to buy a return or onward travel ticket at the end of your stay

• will not be accompanied by dependent children at any time during your stay.

As yet there has not been a change in the age requirement for other countries participating in the working holiday program. Other countries that participate in the working holiday program include:

• Belgium

• Republic of Cyprus

• Denmark

• Estonia

• Finland

• France

• Germany

• Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (including British National Overseas passport holders)

• Republic of Ireland

• Italy

• Japan

• Republic of Korea

• Malta

• Netherlands

• Norway

• Sweden

• Taiwan

• United Kingdom

Contact one of our consultants today to discuss your circumstances.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is of a general nature only and does not constitute immigration advice. For more detailed and case specific information or advice, please contact SCA Connect.