Young Australians and Slovaks can now explore and work in
each other’s countries under a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement
announced today by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop and
Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon
Michaelia Cash.
Minister Bishop, who met and signed the agreement with Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Miroslav Lajčák during his three-day visit, said the new arrangement demonstrated the constructive and positive relationship between our two countries.
“This agreement will provide the opportunity for a culturally rich experience for the young adults of Australia and Slovakia and strengthen our already warm people-to-people links,” Minister Bishop said.
“Both countries will be working closely over the coming months to implement these changes and to complete all necessary legal and administrative processes to bring this visa into effect.”
Minister Bishop, who met and signed the agreement with Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Miroslav Lajčák during his three-day visit, said the new arrangement demonstrated the constructive and positive relationship between our two countries.
“This agreement will provide the opportunity for a culturally rich experience for the young adults of Australia and Slovakia and strengthen our already warm people-to-people links,” Minister Bishop said.
“Both countries will be working closely over the coming months to implement these changes and to complete all necessary legal and administrative processes to bring this visa into effect.”
The work and holiday visa requires applicants to have the support
of their government, hold or be studying towards tertiary qualifications, and
to speak functional English.
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