New visa opportunities for UK businesses expanding into Australia
The Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has introduced exciting changes to visa arrangements, particularly beneficial for UK citizens and permanent residents looking to expand their businesses into Australia.
Under the FTA, UK citizens and permanent residents are now eligible for a subclass 482 visa for up to 4 years, irrespective of their nominated occupation. This visa category encompasses intra-corporate transferees, independent executives, and contractual service suppliers.
Furthermore, UK passport holders can take advantage of enhanced provisions under the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program. Starting from 1st July 2023, UK passport holders aged 18 to 35 can apply for a Working Holiday visa. Moreover, from 1st July 2024, they can obtain up to three separate Working Holiday visas without fulfilling any specified work requirements.
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) page here and the updated arrangements for UK passport holders under the WHM program here.
For UK businesses seeking guidance and support to navigate these new visa opportunities, we can put you in touch with our trusted partners who specialise in this area.
When it comes to then establishing your business successfully into Australia, ABN Australia’s team are here to assist you.
Contact us today to explore how we can help facilitate your expansion journey.
Published: 24th May 2024