A Spokesman for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has informed Santa Clause that trainee elves on student visas who need to consider their options before their visas expire early in the new year It should also be noted that Santa Clause has applied for a 456 business short stay visa. Santa’s visa was approved quickly, given the happiness that had resulted from previous visits and his excellent record of compliance with past entry conditions.
“We told Santa we’re more than happy to enter negotiations with the North Pole to put in place a reciprocal working holiday agreement, meaning elves aged 18-30 can spend up to 12 months living and working in Australia and young Australians would have full work rights at the North Pole,” the spokesman said
The spokesman added “But for elves over 30 who are planning an extended stay involving singing and dancing performances while they visit Australia, they will need to find an Australian sponsor and go through the entertainment visa process.”