Work and Holiday Program for Australia

Work and Holiday Program for Australia

Introduction:

Work and Holiday Visa Application procedure will be started on next fiscal year 2014-15. 

Bangladesh and Australia have signed Work and Holiday arrangements to allow young citizens of their respective countries to work and enjoy holiday, effective from 3 September 2012. Under this arrangements young Bangladeshi nationals aged 18 to 30 will have an opportunity to travel and work in Australia for up to 12 months. This visa allows you to supplement the cost of your holiday through periods of temporary or casual employment.

Requirements:

What are the educational requirements? You either have to hold tertiary qualifications, or have successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.Tertiary qualifications include the following degrees recognized by the competent Bangladeshi authority:
	Doctoral Degree
	Masters Degree
	Graduate Certificate
	Bachelor Degree
What are the functional English requirements? You must have to provide documentary evidence of your level of functional English proficiency to get work and holiday visa. You have to achieve an IELTS average band score of at least 5 in General Training Module. How you can get government support? You must include a letter of confirmation of selection & a letter of good conduct for work & Holiday Visa to be issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. These letters do not guarantee a Work and Holiday visa. What is the evidence of funds? You must have access to sufficient funds to support yourself for the initial stage of your holidays. Generally, AUS$5000 is regarded as sufficient, but the amount may vary depending on your length of stay and the extent of your travel. It is needed to attach last one month’s bank statement while applying. You should also have a return or onward ticket or the funds to purchase a ticket to depart Australia. What are the health requirements? You have to provide evidences of having good health and a sound background. You will be required to undergo health checks as part of the visa process and will be advised by the Australian High Commission of how and when to undertake these checks. Is health insurance needed? Medical treatment in Australia is expensive. As a tourist, you may not be covered by Australia’s National Health Scheme (ANHS). It is highly recommended to take a health insurance before traveling to Australia. Furthermore, health care for visitors to Australia is explained on the Medicare Australia website (www.privatehealth.gov.au). What are the reservations?
	You must activate your visa by entering Australia within 12 months of your visa being granted. Failure to activate your visa within this period will result in the visa ceasing. If your visa ceases and you still wish to travel to Australia under the Work and Holiday program, you will need to reapply.
	You must comply with all your visa conditions while in Australia on a Work and Holiday visa.
	On having reasonable grounds, MOHA has every right to change or suspend anybody’s selection as well as process for work & Holiday Visa. Who are eligible to apply You are eligible for this visa if you: If you are granted a Work and Holiday visa you can: * are aged 18 to 30 years (inclusive) on the date you apply; * hold a valid Bangladeshi passport; * meet educational requirements; * have functional English proficiency (IELTS Band Score 5.5 or above in Academic/General    module); * after online application you will be proved a letter of confirmation for work & Holiday Visa from     MOHA; * are not married and accompanied by any dependent; * have not previously entered in Australia on a Work and Holiday visa; * meet good conduct, health and evidence of funds requirements. How to apply you have to apply for this program through this link (www.mha.gov.bd) you must fill up all the information marked by *. You must scan and attach all necessary documents in jpeg format. you will not be allowed to modify any information after submitting once. you will receive an email notification after submitting the application. you will be called for an interview through email after verifying your all information and documents. Please note that, once you have a letter of confirmation from the Ministry of Home Affairs, you are eligible to apply for the Work and Holiday visa from the Australian High Commission in Dhaka. For further information on how to make this application, please refer to the website for the High Commission – www.bangladesh.embassy.gov.au. Deadline Work & holiday visa program 2014 – online application started form 23 September, 10:00 and will be closed on 13th October, 2014, 04:00 pm.