Singapore travellers to Australia can get six-year visa
Singapore travellers who frequent Australia can get a new multiple-entry visa that allows them to enter the country for up to three months a visit over six years.
The new visa will be available by 1 January 2018.
This was announced by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday (2 June). Turnbull is currently on a three-day visit to Singapore.
At present, holiday visas to Australia are valid for up to 12 months, and visitors can stay up to three months for each visit.
Singaporeans younger than 30 will also be able to apply for a new visa which will allow them to work and travel in Australia for up to a year. Interested applicants should be aged between 18 to 30 when they apply.
The reciprocal Work and Holiday Maker programme for Australians and Singaporeans will begin on 1 August. Citizens of each country will be allocated 500 places.
