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vinayrao
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Working Holiday Visa

Post by vinayrao » Fri Jul 16, 2004 1:11 pm

Can anyone please advise me if I can take up any job in UK, while on a working holiday visa. I have heard from people that we are not allowed to take up permanent jobs, only temporary jobs are allowed. Is this true?

Your response to this would be greatly appreciated.
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Chess
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Post by Chess » Mon Jul 19, 2004 1:13 pm

You can take up any kind of job when you are on a WHV
Where there is a will there is a way.
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olisun
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Post by olisun » Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:54 am

@Chess

did you mean any kind of job but only 20hrs per week ???
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Kayalami
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Post by Kayalami » Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:59 am

Any job and any hours subject to meeting the relevant legislation as per the working time directive - I believe this is 48 hrs/week averaged over a 3 month period. Many places will ask you to sign a waiver so you can work till you literally drop if you wish. Some professions are exempt from the WTD such as junior doctors because there is a chronic shortage in the UK and if they were allowed to invoke the WTD not many hospitals would function.

Hope that helps.
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calai
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Post by calai » Sun Nov 07, 2004 11:33 pm

Does it mean anyone on a work holiday visa for 2 years can work full time in the 1st year and switch to a work permit in the 2nd year?
I am a British National (Oversears) but not a Commonwealth citizen. I was a Commonwealth citizen from Hong Kong but not any more after the colonial rule ended. Am i qualified for this kind of visa?

cheers,
Caroline
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