Australian Work Visas
Australian Working Holiday Visa
The Australian Working Holiday visa program provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for people between 18 and 30 from reciprocating countries to holiday in Australia while undertaking short term and casual employment to supplement their travel.
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| Belgium Canada the Republic of Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Hong Kong Special Administrative Region the Republic of Ireland |
Italy Japan the Republic of Korea Malta the Netherlands Norway Sweden Taiwan United Kingdom |
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Australian Working Holiday Visa Basic Requirements
In order to qualify for an Australian Working Holiday visa, applicants must be between 18-30 years of age and hold a passport from a country which has a reciprocal working holiday program arrangement with Australia. Applicants are also required to satisfy certain health and character requirements in order to meet the visa criteria.
A Working Holiday visa allows the holder to supplement their holiday through incidental short term and casual work. Those wishing to travel to Australia primarily to work should consider an Australian Work Visa.
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Australian Working Holiday Visa Entitlements
An Australian Working Holiday visa is valid for 12 months from the date of first entry and holders are permitted to travel freely to and from Australia during this period.
Working Holliday visa holders are permitted to work for up to 6 months with each employer and undertake up to 4 months of study or training. It may also be possible to apply for another 12 months Working Holiday visa if at least 3 months of seasonal work has been undertaken in regional Australia.
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Skilled Independent Visa
The Skilled Independent visa is a permanent residency visa for those with qualifications and skills in demand. Applicants are required to pass a points test and do not require sponsorship. -
Skilled Sponsored Visa
Individuals who do not meet the pass mark for the Skilled Independent visa may be eligible to be sponsored by a living relative or participating State or Territory government. -
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa
Individuals who agree to live and work in a specified regional area of Australia and are sponsored may be eligible to apply for a Skilled Regional Sponsored visa. -
457 Work Visa
A Temporary Business or 457 Work visa entitles approved skilled workers to work temporarily in Australia if they are sponsored by an employer. -
Employer Nomination Scheme
The Employer Nomination Scheme enables Australian employers to sponsor highly skilled workers to live and work permanently in Australia. -
Work and Holiday Visa
The Work and Holiday visa program provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for people between 18 and 30 from certain countries to holiday in Australia and earn money to supplement their travel funds.
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