The Working Holiday Maker visa enables citizens of certain countries (listed below), aged between 18 and 30, to travel to Australia for an extended holiday of up to 12 months and work (subject to a maximum period of six months with any one employer).

If a Working Holiday Maker visa holder performs seasonal work for a minimum of three months in a regional area of Australia, they will be eligible to apply for a second Working Holiday Maker visa. The applications can be made either within or outside Australia.

How we can help:

We can advise with regard to whether or not this type of visa is appropriate. Once this has been established we can handle every aspect of the application process, with a view to making it as streamlined and stress-free as possible. This will include preparation of the relevant application forms, collation of the required supporting documentation and liaison with the authorities. Please contact Dominic Higgins or click here for full contact information.




Business Visits
Working Holiday
Students
Investor Retirement
Entertainment Industry
Temporary Work - the '457' Visa
Employer Sponsorship (Permanent))
General Skilled Migration
Distinguished Talent
Business Development
Family Migration
Citizenship

Citizens of the following countries are currently eligible for a Working Holiday Maker visa to Australia:

Belgium Ireland
Canada Italy
Cyprus Japan
Denmark Malta
Estonia Netherlands
Finland Norway
France Sweden
Germany South Korea
Hong Kong Special Administrative region Taiwan
United Kingdom

The Working Holiday Maker visa can be extended by another 12 months where the person has performed three months of seasonal work in a regional area. The second Working Holiday Maker visa can be applied for either in Australia before the first visa expires, or outside Australia. If the applicant applies in Australia, he/she must be in Australia for the visa to be granted. If the applicant applies outside Australia, he/she must wait outside Australia for the visa to be granted. There is no requirement to perform seasonal work whilst holding the second Working Holiday Maker visa.

A period of up to four months study is also permitted whilst holding a Working Holiday Maker visa.

Last updated August 2011





 

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