The working holiday schemes are a great option for young people who want to embark on an extended holiday in Australia with the ability to find employment to help fund their trip or gain important work experience in Australia.
These visas are granted for 12 months and allow you work for any employer for up to 6 months (unless an exemption applies). You can travel in and out of Australia as many times as you like and they will even allow you to study for up to 4 months.
Both visas provide an option to apply for a second year visa after having completed 3 months (88 days) of specified work in a regional area.
Working Holiday Visa
subclass 417
These visas are granted for 12 months and allow you work for any employer for up to 6 months (unless an exemption applies).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Be aged between 18 to 30 inclusive (or 35 for some countries)
Show evidence that you have sufficient finances to support yourself while you are in Australia and can afford to leave at the end of your stay on an onward or return flight
Meet health and character requirements
Be a citizen of and hold a passport from one of the following:
Belgium
Canada
Republic of Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (including British National Overseas passport holders)
Republic of Ireland
Italy
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport)
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
SECOND and third YEAR WORKING HOLIDAY VISA
Second and third year working holiday visas are available in specific circumstances after completing specified work in regional Australia.
Work and Holiday Visa
subclass 462
The application process for a Subclass 462 can be a little more involved and have higher eligibility criteria. The specific criteria also varies significantly depending on your country of passport.
These visas are also granted for 12 months and allow you work for any employer for up to 6 months (unless an exemption applies).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Be aged between 18 to 30 inclusive
Minimum education requirements: You will need be required show evidence that you have obtained certain qualifications, have undertaken a minimum number of years of university study or even show evidence that you have met any military service requirements from your country. The requirements will depend on your country of passport.
Have at least functional English:
you have completed an English language test (such as IELTS or PTE)
you have undertaken relevant education in English
you hold a passport from the UK, the US, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland.
Letter of support: You may need to provide a letter of support from your government, a Good Conduct Certificate or a letter from your education provider, depending on your country of passport.
Show evidence that you have sufficient finances to support yourself while you are in Australia and can afford to leave at the end of your stay on an onward or return flight
Meet health and character requirements
Be a citizen of and hold a passport from one of the following:
Argentina
Austria
Brazil
Chile
China, People's Republic of
Czech Republic
Ecuador
Greece
Hungary
Indonesia
Israel
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mongolia
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Uruguay
United States of America
Vietnam
SECOND and third YEAR WORK AND HOLIDAY VISA
Second and third year work and holiday visas are available in specific circumstances after completing specified work in regional Australia.