| Young Commonwealth
nationals aged between 17 and 30 who
wish to come to the UK before settling down in their home
country, may take work incidental to their holiday .
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Working Holiday Makers are only
permitted to take up employment that is 'incidental'
to their holiday, that is to say it is NOT permissible
for them to undertake employment that advances their
careers or that is within their profession.
It also does NOT permit them to engage in a profession,
or sports or entertainment, or to engage in business.
They are able to undertake casual employment to
supplement their visit, however this should be no longer
that 52 weeks duration . Whether you work one year
full time or two years part time is up to the individual
concerned.
NOTE: It is a criminal offence
for an employer to employ a working holiday maker in a
professional post .
Although detection may be rare, it is not impossible,
and the company concerned would be liable for a hefty
fine, while the candidate concerned may be deported and
/ or experience problems re-entering the UK at a later
date.
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qualify for admission under this category the applicant
must be: |
| a Commonwealth
Citizen including British Overseas Citizens, British
dependant Territories Citizens, and British Nationals
(Overseas) |
| is aged between 17
and 30 years inclusive |
| has the means to
pay for his / her return or onward journey |
| intends to take work
incidental to the holiday (i.e. must not involve
engaging in business or pursuing a career in the UK) |
| does not have any
dependent children who will be 5 years or over
during any part of the working holiday |
| intends to leave
the UK at the end of the working holiday |
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Working Holiday Visas must be obtained
prior to setting off on one's travels, and is
valid for 2 years.
The authorities would expect a Working Holiday Maker to
divide their time equally between working and engaging
in their holiday. |
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purposes and should NOT be construed as formal (or informal) advice.
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