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Here you’ll find top tips for working holidaymakers, our picks for this year’s best tourist destinations, business travel advice & much more



Best Working Holiday Jobs to Consider in New Zealand

Want to work and experience life in New Zealand? That’s no surprise as it’s not only known for its great quality of life but also for great job opportunities. On top of that, it also offers breathtaking landscapes – so perfect for a working holiday! Whether you’re planning your working holiday in New Zealand or […]

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FRAUD ALERT

We are getting reports that some people are receiving suspicious emails from a company called – Visafirst Global Fastservice. In the emails, Visafirst Global Fastservice claims that they are the real Visa First. We can confirm that this company is NOT associated in any way with Visa First. The fraudulent company (which also goes by […]

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Canada or Australia is the best choice to relocate?

Edwina Shanahan, a managing director at Visafirst.com looks at the pros and cons of both countries. 1. Lifestyles of Australia and Canada Both Australia and Canada are ranked very high on their lifestyles. While Australia boasts of its nature, good climate and people’s attitude to newcomers, Canada is also proud of its wild nature, advanced […]

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Australia prepares to expand its Working Holiday Visa Program

The booming Australian economy has opened possibilities to the country’s immigration department to expand its Working Holiday Visa so that more foreigners come to the country, which will provide additional stimulus for the local labour market. It is expected that the expansion of the Working Holiday Visa program will increase cultural diversity and will internationalize […]

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How do I apply for a working holiday visa for Australia? And how long will it take? – Our customer service answers the question

17:25:42  Kenn: Welcome to the visa first live chat! How can I help you today? 17:26:32  Shannon: Hi I was enquiring how I go about applying today for a working holiday visa for Australia. And how long will it take? 17:26:54  Kenn: The best way to apply for the visa is over the phone, Shannon 17:27:11  Kenn: We just need to confirm some […]

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Most of the immigrants in Australia come from New Zealand

According to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, most of the people who move to Australia come from the Oceania and Antarctica, mostly from New Zealand. More than 34,400 long term and permanent migrants came from the Oceania and Antarctica region over the year to June 2013, equating to about 23% […]

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Some reasons to move to Australia

It is no surprise that Australia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. There are many different reasons why a lot of expats want to come and live in the country. According to a recent survey conducted by the Australian department of immigration some of the most common reasons include the […]

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The Best Working Holiday Jobs in Australia

Australia has an offer for those people who want to take a Working Holiday and earn some serious money in the process. Tourism Australia announced that it will create a new competition – Best Jobs In The World. Six winners will get a six-month job. The positions range from park ranger to lifestyle photographer, wildlife […]

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Canada welcomes record number of immigrants

According to the Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, more than 250 000 people gained Canadian permanent residence permit during 2012. This is a six-year record. Mr Kenney suggested that immigration is needed so that Canada can support its economy. He added that the yearly target of 262 000 new immigrants will not be changed in […]

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Canada will implement its own ETA system

Canada will make it more difficult for foreigners who are from visa-exempt to enter the country. The Government Agency Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced that soon an Electronic Travel Authority program will be implemented. The ETA will be used to pre-screen foreigners before their entry in Canada. It will identify non-admissible people from countries whose […]

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