1 July 2019
Changes to the 462 Work and Holiday visa contained in new legislation:
- adds Greece and Ecuador to the list of countries whose citizens may be eligible to apply for this visa
- amends lodgement requirements to Form 1208 (Internet) or paper application where approved in an authorising email for citizens of Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam
- Increase in the number of places available for travellers from Spain (1,500 up to 3,400), Israel (500 up to 2,500), Peru (100 up to 1,500), Chile (2,000 up to 3,400), Argentina (from 1,500 up to 2,450), Malaysia (100 up to 1,100), Singapore (from 500 up to 2,500) and Portugal (200 up to 500)
- removes the requirement for citizens of Austria, Portugal and Spain to provide evidence of government support for the application
These changes will only apply to new applications made on or after 1 July 2019