Overview
This scheme is part of the department's Special Program and requires Approved Employers to invite people from the eligible Pacific countries to participate as Pacific seasonal workers.
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Who is this scheme for?
Only citizens of Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu who have been invited by an Approved Employer can participate in the scheme as a Pacific seasonal worker.
How much does this scheme cost?
Pacific seasonal workers will be required to pay a visa application charge for a Special Program (subclass 416) visa. This charge is usually not refunded if the application is unsuccessful.
See: Specialist Entry Visa Charges
See: Specialist Entry Visa Charges
What does this scheme let me do?
With this visa, Pacific seasonal workers:
- are able work in Australia for four to six months
- are permitted multiple travel to Australia during this period
- may return to work in future years, if they comply with visa conditions
- are limited to working with Approved Employers
- must maintain private health insurance during their stay
- are not permitted to apply for another visa while in Australia
- need to pay for own living expenses, other incidentals and part of their international and domestic travel
- are not be able to bring dependants with them.
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