Working Holiday visa |
Posted: July 4, 2019 |
The Working Holiday visa is a temporary visa ideally suited for young people who want to travel and work in Australia for a year. If you are aged between 18 and 31 and hold a passport from one of the eligible countries you are entitled to apply for an Australian Working Holiday Visa. This type of visa is really popular amongst young travellers and backpackers as it offers opportunities to explore Australia and its amazing lifestyle whilst also allowing you to work and study. Working Holiday Visa Requirements
Age: Your age must be between 18 and 31. You can still apply for a visa before you turn 31. Nationality: You must hold a passport from an eligible country, preferably valid for at least 6 months No children: Applicant cannot be accompanied by dependent children Be outside Australia: You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the visa is granted (except applications for a second Woking Holiday Visa) Proof of sufficient funds: You need proof that you have sufficient funds to sustain yourself (generally AUD 5,000) and you need proof that you have funds for a return or onward ticket to depart Australia. Health: You must meet Australia’s health requirements. We recommend you have a health insurance to cover your stay in Australia. This can be obtained in your home country or in Australia. From the experience of our previous clients, we highly advise applying for a health cover with an Australian provider to speed up claims and admin paperwork. How long does it take to obtain a Working Holiday Visa? The truth is, it depends on several factors. In general terms and assuming you have provided all the documents required by the Department of Immigration, then the visa grant notice can take between 2 to 4 weeks to be issued. In some other cases, visa applications can take up to 8 weeks if there is a presence of criminal offence or a concern in the Health Examination. When can I enter in Australia once my Working Holiday Visa has been granted? You have one year to enter Australia from the date that your visa was approved. Once you enter Australian territory, your visa permit starts its period of validity, hence you will have 12 months of stay. Also, be aware that you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you wish during the course of your visa. Work conditions of the Working Holiday Visa? Working Holiday visa holders are entitled to do any kind of work regardless its nature. For instance, you could seek casual, part-time or full-time employment.
However, one important thing to bear in mind before applying for jobs is that this visa has a restriction in terms of work length. Unfortunately, you can’t be employed by the same employer for more than 6 months. Therefore, the fact you can only work for a company for no longer than 6 months makes it difficult for some employers to consider hiring you. This is why many people opt for a Student Visa instead, as you are allowed to work 40 hours every 2 weeks and your visa can last several years.
Study conditions of the Working Holiday Visa? Working Holiday visa holders are also eligible to study in Australia for a period no longer than 4 months while maintaining the same visa status. Getting Assistance If you have any questions or would like us to assist you with your migration queries, contact us without delay. Book one of our agents for professional advice by calling 02 4626 1002 or email us to book in a time at
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