Can I just move to Australia?
If you want to move to Australia, and you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you will need to apply for, and obtain an Australian visa before you travel.
The type of visa that is right for you depends on how long you intend to stay in Australia and what you want to do in Australia.
Can you get a working visa for Australia if you’re over 30?
The Australian Working Holiday visa is open to applicants aged between 18 and 30. Citizens of Canada, France or Ireland are eligible to apply for the visa until the age of 35. Check working holiday age limits and eligibility on the Department of Home Affairs website
Are you legally eligible to work in Australia?
A person can legally work in Australia if:
They are an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or
They hold a valid visa with permission to work
Can I get a work visa for Australia?
If you want to spend time working in Australia you will need a work visa. The type of visa you are eligible to apply for will depend on how long you want to stay.
You can decide what visa you need based on questions that the Australian government has put together.
How long does a working holiday visa last?
Your first Working Holiday visa lasts for 12 months and you will have 6 months to work with each employer. However, there may be options to extend your working holiday visa if you complete regional or farm work specified by the Australian Government.
Learn more about specified work for the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) .
How long does it take to apply and receive an Australian working holiday visa?
The application form will take a few hours to complete accurately.
You will also need to prepare and submit supporting documentation to accompany your visa application.
Learn more about the process and documentations required for the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) and the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) before applying.
What are the documents required for an Australian work visa?
The Working Holiday visa application requires identity documents such as your passport and financial evidence that proves you have the funds to stay in Australia, usually AUD $5,000.
You’ll need to meet certain health and character requirements, and you may also be asked to provide a police certificate.
All documents must be in English, and any scan or photograph of documents must be clear and in colour.
See the most up-to-date document checklists for the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) for more information.
How many types of work visas are there in Australia?
There are many work visas to choose from.
To explore your options and see what visa might be suitable for you then try out the visa finder.
How many types of work visas are there in Australia?
Eligible nationals can obtain a first working holiday visa for Australia only once.
Second and third visa applications may be possible depending on your circumstances and if subsequent visa requirements can be met.
If you have traveled to Australia with a WHV in the past and the permit has expired, you cannot apply for a new one.
How much is a 417 visa?
It costs AUD $495 to apply for an Australian Working Holiday visa, though the price can change at any time. Check the price for the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) before applying.
What is the difference between 417 and 462 visas?
It costs AUD $495 to apply for an Australian Working Holiday visa, though the price can change at any time. Check the price for the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) before applying.
A 462 visa requires an educational certificate meeting the education requirement whereas 417 visas does not. Your country of passport will also determine if you are eligible to apply for a 417 or 462 visa.
A 462 visa requires proof of at least functional English and a 417 does not.
A 462 visa requires a letter of support from your government (if required for your country) whereas a 417 does not.
With a 417 visa, you are allowed to study for up to 4 months
Can a work visa be rejected?
A visa application can be denied for many reasons, including providing false or misleading information, bogus documents or not meeting visa application criteria such as English language, health or character requirements.