Singapore•AsiaWork and Holiday Visa (WH Visa)
At a Glance
Processing Time
21 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
12 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work and holiday visa for Australian and New Zealand citizens. Valid for 12 months allowing extended work and travel experience in Singapore.
The Work and Holiday Visa is specifically designed for Australian and New Zealand citizens under bilateral agreements. It provides a 12-month visa allowing holders to work and travel throughout their stay in Singapore. This is similar to working holiday visas offered by many countries and is intended to strengthen people-to-people links and cultural exchange between the nations.
Annual Visa Allocation
2,000 visas per year
The program has a capacity of 2,000 places at any one time; applications are suspended once this limit is reached until vacancies arise.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Australian or New Zealand passport with 6+ months validity
Proof of age
Passport or birth certificate showing age 18-30
Educational status
Proof of student or recent graduate status
Passport photo
Digital color photograph
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Advantages
- No application fee
- 12-month validity (longer than WHP)
- Work flexibility
- Travel opportunity
- Fast processing (3 weeks)
- Bilateral program benefits
Considerations
- Only for Australians and New Zealanders
- Age restricted (18-30)
- Recent graduate requirement
- No pathway to permanent residency
- Limited to 12-month duration
Application Process
Check eligibility
Verify Australian or New Zealand citizenship and age 18-30
Prepare documents
Gather passport, proof of age, and education documents
Submit online application
Apply through MOM Work and Holiday Visa portal
Await approval
MOM processes application over approximately 3 weeks
Receive visa approval
Work and Holiday Visa issued electronically
Application Forms
Work and Holiday Visa Application
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