The ‘Work and Holiday’ visa will allow holders from both countries – young travelers who have finished two years as an undergraduate – to seek employment in their host country while on holiday
to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, September 8. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu signed the deal. According to a September 10 release from Malacañang, the Memorandum of Understanding states that both Manila and Canberra will be issuing multiple entry visas that allow citizens to work during their stay for a non-extendable period of not more than one year.
Applicants should also “meet health, character and national security requirements and have medical and health insurance for the duration of their stay,” according to the Palace. The 12-month countdown begins on the first date of entry.