Work and Holiday visa –Questions and Answers (Part 1)
What is a Work and Holiday visa Australia?
A Work and Holiday visa Australia is a visa that allows you to visit Australia and both work and also holiday whilst here.The choice is yours: you can work as much as you like on this visa,or you can choose to not work at all and just travel around doing tourist activities, partying, etc. The visa is valid for 1 year but you can apply for a 2nd and a 3rd visa (if you meet the eligibility criteria) to extend your stay to 3 years. The Work and Holiday visa is also known as the Work and Holiday Australia visa, the AUS Working and Holiday visa, the Work and Travel Australia visa, the Work and Travel visa Australia, the Work and Travel Australia 2020 visa, the Working Holiday Australia 2020 visa, the Work Travel visa Australia, and the Working Tourist visa Australia!
What countries can get a Work and Holiday visa for Australia?
The following countries only are eligible to apply for a Work and Holiday visa: Argentina, Austria, Chile, P.R. China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, United States of America, Vietnam.
Can Citizens of India or African or Middle East apply for a Work and Holiday visa Australia?
No. Citizens of India, Bangladesh or Pakistan are currently not eligible for this visa (or for the Working Holiday visa). Also, no countries in Africa or the Middle East that are eligible for this visa.
How many times can you get a Work and Holiday visa Australia?
You can be granted up to 3 Work and Holiday visas. To obtain your 2nd and 3rd visa you meet the eligibility requirements. For more information contact us.
What are the other main requirements to be eligible for a Work and Holiday visa?
As well as holding a certain passport, there are also education and English language requirements. For more information contact us.
How long does a Work and Holiday visa take to process?
After your Work and Holiday / Work Travel visa Australia/ Working Tourist visa Australia application has been prepared and submitted, the processing time can be anywhere from only a few days up to 7 or 8 weeks. Times can vary according to where your application is being processed, how busy the processing office or Embassy is at the time, and if there is anything in the application that needs special attention or further information, both of which can cause a delay.
Can you get a working holiday visa for Australia if you are over 30?
As long as you apply before your 30th birthday, you can apply for the visa and potentially use it until you are 32 (you can get up to 3 visas, each valid for 1 year).The Work and Holiday visa is an amazing option and very flexibleas you are able to travel around Australia and pick up backpacking jobs and to supplement your income and lifestyle in Australia.
What documents do I need to enter Australia?
The travel documents required for all passengers are a valid passport or other acceptable travel document, a valid Visa or authority to enter Australia (including electronic visas), a completed and signed Incoming Passenger card, including health and character declaration and anything else relevant to your visa.
How much money do I need to enter Australia?
You need to show that you have enough money to be able to support yourself while you are in Australia, and to leave Australia at the end of your time here. The amount usually required is about $5,000AUD for your initial stay, plus the airfare to where you are going after leaving Australia. Salaries and rates of pay in Australia, including the minimum wage, are higher than many other countries, which is a real positive to take advantage of with this visa.
How much is a work holiday visa for Australia?
The Government Visa Application Fee for a Working Holiday visa is $485AUD (at January 2020). They may also be other associated fees like for example, for obtaining or translating documents, etc…
How Australian Visa Advice (AVA) can help: For more information about the Australian Work and Holiday visa 2020 you can contact us -our team at Australian Visa Advice (AVA)can both advise you and prepare your Working Holiday visa application. We have a 100% success rate, and many of our applications are granted in under the normal processing times. We have helped people from many countries obtain a Work and Holiday visa –so contact us today!
Written by Luke Gorham ©2020
Registered Migration Agent
Owner
Australian Visa Advice
www.australianvisaadvice.com
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FAQ
How much is a work holiday visa for Australia?
The current Government Visa Application Fee for a Working Holiday visa is $485AUD (at January 2020). They may also be other associated fees like for example, for obtaining or translating documents, etc…
Can you get a 2nd and 3rd working holiday visa for Australia?
Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements for the 2nd Working Holiday visa and the 3rd Holiday visa you can be granted these, and therefor extend your stay in Australia to 2 or 3 years. For more information about these visas contact us.
What is the maximum age for a Working Visa for Australia?
You must be 18 to 30 years of age when you apply for this visa. However, if you are from Canada, the Republic of Ireland or France you are allowed to be up to 35 years of age at the time of your application. If you are the 30 when you apply but turn 31 before you are granted the visa you can still be granted the visa, and the same applies to citizens of Canada, the Republic of Ireland or France, who can be 35 but turn 36 before a decision is made.
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