The next July 1 starts the 2017 call for the Work and Holiday visa, which this year has 1,500 places for Spanish youth, 60% more than available in 2016. This visa is intended for students under 31 years of age who wish to travel And work in Australia for one year, extendable to two if certain requirements are met.

To apply it is necessary to have between 18 and 31 years, to present a certificate certifying the level of English, study certificate, passport, birth certificate, photographs and a letter of support from the Spanish government. The letter is obtained through the Ministry of Employment and Social Security.

The benefit of having this visa involves working for a year in Australia with the possibility of studying up to four months in the country and travel to know the different destinations.

All information on the application for these visas can be found on the website of the Embassy of Spain in Australia and in the Department of Immigration and Border Protection of Australia.

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*It should be noted that the rules of any of the countries listed and the procedures suggested might change at any time without notice.

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