Cambodian to Australian Holiday and Work Visa: Ultimate Guide

Australia has emerged as a favorite destination among the Cambodians in search of new culture and gaining international working experience. It is the land of opportunity because the country has beautiful natural scenery and a sound economy. The two main methods through which the young Cambodian adults and travelers can enter the country are: pure holiday mode and the work and travel mode.

The initial step towards realizing the Australian dream is understanding the exact requirements needed to acquire these visas.

Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

In case you do not need to visit your friends or family members in Australia, but only enjoy the sights, then the Visitor Visa is the right option to visit Australia. This visa is a pure tourism visa. In this subclass you are not allowed to work or give services to a business.

In the case of Cambodian applicants, the sure way to a successful Visitor Visa is to demonstrate that you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant. This implies that you should demonstrate to the Australian Department of home affairs that you have all the intentions of going back to Cambodia after the holiday. This needs to be proven by the fact that they have a stable job, own a home or other formalities in Phnom Penh or any other province. You should also prove that you have sufficient funds to take care of you at the time you are staying without having to work.

Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)

The Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) is a life changing alternative to those who are aged between 18 and 30. This is not a normal tourist visa, it enables you stay in Australia 12 months and work in order to cover up your travels. It is the only means to be part of the Australian lifestyle and earn high minimum wage.

Nonetheless, the criteria of the Cambodian citizens are rather strict:

• Education: To be eligible, you must as a rule have finished at least two years of post-secondary education or have earned a university degree.
• Englishes: You have to demonstrate the presence of "Functional English." This tends to be meeting a particular mark on examinations such as the IELTS or PTE.
• Government Support: Cambodian applicants are usually requested to have a letter of support by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in Cambodia.
• Financial Saving: you have to demonstrate that you already have at least 5,000 AUD (approximately 3,300 USD) to begin your trip, and that you have sufficient funds to get back home.

Application Process in Cambodia

All the application is done through the internet using the portal of ImmiAccount. You do not necessarily have to go to the Australian Embassy and lodge your forms. Rather, you scan and post your documents online.

After you make your application you will be requested to give your biometrics. This is done in VFS Global center in Phnom Penh in Cambodia. They will even scan your fingerprints and take your digital photograph. This is a prerequisite of most of the Australian visas. You can also be requested to undertake a health test at a clinic that is registered by the Australian government depending on the duration of your stay.

Important Tips for Success

The biggest mistake that the Cambodian applicants make is that they fail to give adequate evidence on their financial status or their connection with home. All the documents that you give should be clear and precise. Documents received in Khmer language should be translated in English by a certified translator.

Another important factor to keep in mind is the fact that the Work and Holiday visa has an annual limit on the number of spots that can be allocated to the Cambodians. It is possible to mean that you should prepare your documents much earlier and apply at the moment when the application window is opened. Forcing it to happen at the very end of a year will often lead to the impossibility of securing a place in that year.

Conclusion

Australia provides an amazing relaxing and working environment. There will always be a pathway either you want to spend three months at Sydney Opera House or a complete year working on a farm in Queensland. Attention to detail and the need to have a clear grasp of migration law are some of the requirements of the process but it is well rewarded with a wealth of experience that will remain with you forever.

Due to the changeability of the rules and quotas it is always a good idea to seek some professional help to help you get your paperwork spotless. Another clever thing to do is to consult the experts if you do not want to make mistakes and provide your application with the greatest opportunity. A holiday and work visa can be obtained successfully with the help of giving a proper preparation to the cambodians and you can set off to the other end of the world.