Philippines, Australia establish 'work and holiday' visa schemeThe Sydney Opera House and boats are illuminated with projections and lights at the start of the Vivid Sydney festival in Sydney on May 26, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia agreed to issue multiple-entry visas that will allow citizens of both countries to seek short-term employment while on vacation to help fund their trips. The Presidential Communications Office said Sunday that Manila and Canberra signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a “work and holiday” visa arrangement, which will allow eligible Filipino and Australian nationals to stay and work in the host country for a non-extendable period of 12 months. Requirements for eligibility, conditionsThe visa arrangement is available to Filipinos and Australians aged 18 to 31 at the time of the application. Australia currently has reciprocal work and holiday arrangements with 26 countries, including the United States of America, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
