2014-Dec 05: Study entitlement for Working Holiday Scheme work visa holders

Visa Pak 191: Information on the changes to study entitlement for Working Holiday Scheme work visa holders

Visa Paks

5 December 2014

Study entitlement for Working Holiday Scheme work visa holders 

On 17 November 2014, the following changes to the study entitlement for Working Holiday Scheme (WHS) applicants came into effect:

  • The study entitlement for all working holidaymakers has been extended to six months as expressed in WI2.1 ‘Requirements for all working holiday scheme applicants’.
  • References to the six month study entitlement have been removed from country-specific instructions.

NOTE: The six month study entitlement only applies to those whose WHS work visa have been granted on or after 17 November 2014.
WHS work visa holders whose visa label states ‘The holder shall not study for more than 3 months’ will need to apply for a Variation of Conditions in order to study further.

: The six month study entitlement only applies to those whose WHS work visa have been granted on or after 17 November 2014.WHS work visa holders whose visa label states ‘ will need to apply for a Variation of Conditions in order to study further.

Please note changes to immigration instructions.