Moving to Australia is now easier for millions of Brits after recent visa change

If you've always wondered what it would be like to live overseas, then the recent economic crisis in the UK has probably made you consider it a little more seriously.

After all, in the past couple of years, the cost of living has soared in the UK, interest rates have rocketed and the NHS is on its knees.

So if you were thinking of emigrating, well, who could blame you?

It's now easier than ever to move to Australia (Getty Stock Photo)

The likes of Australia and New Zealand have always been a popular choice for Brits.

And now, with the visa process a little easier, the prospect of staying long-term is a lot more feasible for those who fancy the change.

Whether moving temporarily or planning on staying for the long term, there are now more options.

The age limit for British nationals looking for a 'working holiday' visa has been raised up to 35, meaning that millions more people are now eligible.

This means that from 1 July 2024, British nationals will be able to live and work in Australia for up to three years.

There's also been a change to the type of work that can be done, too.

Prior to this, anyone looking to come into the country on this particular visa had to commit to 88 days of agriculture work a year, which would need to be carried out for every additional year the person wanted to stay.

We all know someone who's moved to Australia, absolutely loved it and ended up staying for years - if not permanently.

Data from Tourism Australia suggests that as many as 35,000 British people arrive in Australia each year on the working holiday visa and many of these people do choose to stay on.

In fact, since 2016, the number of people emigrating to Aus has been increasing every year.

According to the Office of National Statistics, 557,000 people emigrated from the UK in 2022, with 92,000 of them being British nationals leaving the UK.

It's unsurprising really, especially when you consider the higher wages and better weather.

Australia and New Zealand has always been a popular choice for Brits (Getty Stock Photo)

It can also be a popular choice for Brits due to the lack of language barrier.

Sally Cope, UK regional general manager for Tourism Australia, explained there's been heaps of interest in travelling to Aus recently, thanks to some of the big sporting events, including the FIFA Women's World Cup which took place last year.

"It's an exciting time and these big sporting events, like the FIFA women's football world cup and Olympics in Brisbane in 2032, offer the temporary contract type work that young visitors want," she said.