Working Holiday Visas for Australia

Visa Criteria

1. You must hold a passport from one of the following countries:
   

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

   Note that US citizens can obtain a 4-month special program visa by making an application through BUNAC. This is subject to similar conditions to a working holiday visa.

2. Aged between 18 and 30 inclusive.

3. Single or married without children

4. You will need to show that:
   • Your main reason for coming to Australia is for a holiday, and any work you do is to suppport yourself whilst on holiday
   • You have a good chance of finding temporary work to supplement your holiday funds
   • You have a return ticket or sufficient funds for a return fare and the first part of your stay; and
   • You intend to leave Australia at the end of your authorised stay

How do I apply?

	Cyprus
	Hong Kong
	Japan
	South Korea
	Malta
	Taiwan

Most applications for working holiday visas are now lodged electronically via the DIMA website.

Visa Conditions

• The visa allows you to stay in Australia for 12 months, starting from the date of initial entry to Australia.
• You may leave and reenter Australia any number of times during this 12 month period
• You can study or train in Australia for up to 3 months
• You are permitted to work in Australia, but you cannot work for longer than 3 months with any one employer