Working Holiday Visa

The Working Holiday Visa gives young people the opportunity to travel around Australia over a 12 month period, with the option of part-time or casual employment. The applicants must be of certain age and from certian countries.

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Working Holiday Visa Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to be able to apply the Working Holiday Visa:

• Passport holder from one of the following Nationalities:
  • The United Kingdom
  • USA
  • Canada
  • The Netherlands
  • Japan
  • The Republic of Ireland
  • The Republic of Korea
  • Malta
  • Germany
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Norway
  • Hong Kong (SAR - Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China)
  • Finland
  • The Republic of Cyprus
  • Italy
  • France
  • Taiwan
  • Chile
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
• Aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) – this means you can apply for a visa when you are 30 years of age;
• If you have any dependent children they will not be able to be to accompany you in Australia while you hold the visa;
• You must have sufficient funds (generally deemed to be at least- AU$5,000) to support your trip and purchase a return airfare;
• Extra requirements for the following passport nationalities
  • USA
    • You must have graduated from high School.
  • Chile
    • You must hold tertiary qualifications or have completed/been approved to undertake a third year of undergraduate university study;
    • You must provide documentary evidence of your English level when you lodge your visa application; and
    • You must obtain a letter of approval from the Chile Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Malaysia
    • You must hold tertiary qualifications, or have successfully completed at least two (2) years of undergraduate university study;
    • You must provide documentary evidence of your English level when you lodge your visa application; and
    • You must obtain a letter of good conduct from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Thailand
    • You must hold a degree or post high school diploma from an accredited institution;
    • You must provide documentary evidence of your English level when you lodge your visa application; and
    • You must obtain a letter of approval from the Office of Welfare Promotion, Protection and Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups in Bangkok.
  • Turkey
    • You must hold tertiary qualifications, or have successfully completed at least two (2) years of undergraduate university study;
    • You must provide documentary evidence of your English level when you lodge your visa application; and
    • You must obtain a letter of approval/support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The selection process will be administered by your University in conjunction with the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK).

Working Holiday Visa Conditions

• You can not work for the same employer for more than 6 months;
• You can not engage in study or training for more than 4 months;

Please note there may be other discretionary conditions imposed on this visa when it is granted.

Should you require further information or for full advice, please contact us.