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Australia restricts Working Holiday visa issuance — impact on Japanese applicants
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オーストラリアがワーホリビザ発給を抑制 日本人にも影響

Australia restricts Working Holiday visa issuance — impact on Japanese applicants

オーストラリア政府は、ワーキングホリデーワーキングホリデービザ(通称ワーホリワーホリ)の発給はっきゅうを抑制すると発表しました。働きながら旅行できるこのビザを使い、働く目的で長く滞在する外国人を減らすのが狙いです。

The Australian government announced it will restrict the issuance of Working Holiday visas (commonly called “working holiday”). The aim is to reduce the number of foreigners who use this visa — which allows both work and travel — mainly for long-term work.

このビザは原則として18歳から30歳までの若者が対象です。6月末時点で約23万人がこのビザを持っていました。日本も対象国の一つで、多くの日本人が利用しています。今回の制限せいげんにより、日本人の申請者にも影響えいきょうが出る可能性があります。

This visa is generally for young people aged 18 to 30. As of the end of June, about 230,000 people held it. Japan is one of the eligible countries, and many Japanese have used it. The new restrictions may also affect Japanese applicants.

背景には、深刻な住宅不足じゅうたくぶそくと住宅価格の上昇があります。移民を減らすべきだという声が強まり、政府せいふは移民政策の見直しを進めています。一方、農業などの分野ではワーホリビザの労働力に頼る声もあり、人手不足ひとでぶそくを心配する意見も出ています。

The background is a serious housing shortage and rising housing prices. Calls to reduce immigration have grown stronger, and the government is reviewing its immigration policy. Meanwhile, sectors such as agriculture still rely on Working Holiday labor, so concerns about labor shortages have also been raised.

今後、ビザの審査が遅くなったり、発給数が減ったりする可能性があります。ワーホリを計画している人は、最新情報さいしんじょうほうをよく確認することが大切です。

Going forward, visa processing may become slower or the number of visas issued may decrease. Those planning a Working Holiday should carefully check the latest information.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ワーホリ (Working Holiday)?

This is a type of visa that allows young people (usually 18–30 years old) from countries that have agreements with Australia to both travel and work for about 1 year to cover expenses.

Why does Australia restrict this visa?

Mainly because of severe housing shortages, rising house prices and political pressure to reduce immigration. The government wants to control the number of foreigners coming to work.

Are Japanese people affected?

Yes. Japan is one of the countries allowed to apply for an Australian Working Holiday visa. The restriction may slow down or reduce the number of visas issued to Japanese people.

Source: Reading exercises compiled by JNews

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