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Thu 17-Jan-08, 01:14 AM
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| ESL Newbie  Join Date: Jan 2008 Occupation: none Location: 
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 | Re: Working Holiday Visa questions! thanks for all the info gfell i have found it very useful Was just wondering if anyone is aware of any maximum hours limit with the WHV? Have an interview with a company for an ALT position so I'm just hoping i'll be able to work full time. Whilst the main MOFA site states either part-time or full time I'm pretty sure the consulate guys will say part time only. Also, I am aware that a 20% WHV tax exists but I heard somewhere this does not apply to Australian's, any truth to this? |
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Thu 17-Jan-08, 10:26 AM
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| Administrator   Join Date: May 2005 Nationality: American Occupation: Teacher Location:
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 | Re: Working Holiday Visa questions! The Working Holiday Visa is a program PRIMARILY aimed at given young adults the chance to travel and holiday in Japan whilst supporting their stay by doing odd work here and there. It is not designed for those seeking full-time work. Having said that, many do use it (schools and teachers) for the purpose of full-time work. There is no longer a restriction on the weekling working hours as was the case in the past. As for tax, you still pay it regardless whether you have a WHV or full work visa, are Australia or not. The tax situation in Japan is that it's based on the previous year's income. As you would have no previous years income when you first arrive, the tax situation would mean you pay no tax in your first year.
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Fri 15-May-09, 03:38 PM
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| Junior Member  Join Date: Jan 2008 Occupation: Labourer Location: 
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| Re: Working Holiday Visa questions! I was thinking of getting a WHV for Japan but I am not sure whether it would be easy for me to get a job there or not... I am an Australian citizen but I graduated in a non-English speaking country. I have a CELTA and plenty of teaching experience from working in both Korea and Australia. I hope I have understood this correctly, it seems that you are able to work as an English teacher in Japan if you have a WHV. I am currently working in Korea, where you are not allowed to teach English on a WHV. Do schools have any specific requirements when it comes to the country the potential employee obtained their degree? Thank You, And happy teacher's day (In Korea) Mcihael Skragge |
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