How many Hungarian citizens are granted an Australian Work and Holiday visa every year?
According to present regulations 650 young Hungarians are allowed to apply for this visa every year.
Is there an age limit concerning the Australian Work and Holiday visa?
Yes, there is an age limit. Only those between 18 and 30 years old can apply for the Australian Work and Holiday visa.
Can I take family members or a partner with me on my Work and Holiday visa?
We are sorry to inform you, but you cannot include a partner or family members on your application for an Australian Work and Holiday visa.
Is there an obligatory medical examination?
There is no obligatory medical examination, but in certain cases the officer evaluating your visa might ask for one.
Who is allowed to carry out the medical examination possibly required for the Australian Work and Holiday visa?
You can find the contact information of the doctor designated by the Australian government by clicking here.
Do I need to obtain a health insurance if I go to Australia with a Work and Holiday visa?
Health insurance is not required for this visa. But we strongly recommend having a health insurance whichever visa you are going to Australia with.
Does CSE Australia undertake the administration of the Australian Work and Holiday visa?
Of course! If you are thinking about applying for your first Work and Holiday visa, look up our office in Budapest, or if you are already in Australia and would like to entrust us with the administration of your second visa, then contact our office in Sydney on the phone, by email or in person.
How much is the fee of the Australian Work and Holiday visa?
The charge for the Australian Work and Holiday visa is 635 AUD / person + credit card fee, which is to paid to the Australian government.
How much does the administration of the Work and Holiday visa cost at CSE Australia?
The administration fee of the Work and Holiday visa at CSE Australia is 39900 HUF.
If I don’t have a credit card, nor Australian dollars, can I pay with Hungarian Forint?
We have good news! In case you entrust us with the administration of your Australiuan Work and Holiday visa, you can cover every expense in Hungarian Forint – in cash or by bank transfer – in our office in Budapest.
How long does the evaluation of the Australian Work and Holiday visa take?
According to the latest data of the Australian Department of Home Affairs the evaluation of the Australian Work and Holiday visa is accomplished within 21 days 75% of the time, but the evaluation of the other 25% can take several months. In our experience the decision usually arrives 1 to 2 months after submission, but we have seen quicker evaluations many times. However, the Australian Department of Home Affairs did not set an upper limit for the evaluation time of the Australian Work and Holiday visa.
Am I required to prove my financial background to the Australian government, if I want to apply for an Australian Work and Holiday visa?
Yes, you are required to prove your financial background to apply for this visa.
How much is the financial coverage prescribed by the Australian government for the Work and Holiday visa?
According to present regulations 5000 AUD plus the cost of the flight ticket.
How can I prove to the Australian Department of Home Affairs that I possess the required financial coverage?
The easiest way to prove your financial background is with your own bank account. The required amount can be in any currency, the official of the Australian government will convert the sum on the account into Australian dollars at the current exchange rate at the time of the evaluation of the visa.
How many times can to apply for an Australian Work and Holiday visa?
According to current regulations Hungarian citizens are allowed to apply for this type of visa from outside of Australia only once.
Am I able to study in Australia with a Work and Holiday visa?
Yes, but only for a maximum of 4 months.
Can I contact you even if I arrived in Australia without the help of CSE Australia?
Of course. You can find the contact information of our office in Sydney by clicking here.
Do I have the opportunity to go home to visit if I am in Australia with a Work and Holiday visa?
Yes, during the validity of the visa you can enter and leave the country without restraint in case you don’t break any other conditions of the visa.
How long can I stay in Australia with a Work and Holiday visa?
For 12 months from your arrival.
Can I extend my Australian Work and Holiday visa?
Yes, in some cases you can. The condition is that you need to have worked for a minimum of 3 months in specified regional areas of Australia or in bushfire affected areas for the first visa extension, and a minimum of 6 months for the second visa extension.
How many times can I extend my Australian Work and Holiday visa?
According to present regulations you can extend your Australian Work and Holiday visa twice, in case you meet all the requirements.
Can I contact you if I want to extend my Australian Work and Holiday visa or switch to a different type of visa?
Yes, we can help you. You can find more information about temporary visas in the Australian Immigration FAQ menu ittem.
If my visa expires and I want to switch to an Australian Student visa or any other type of visa, can I do it from Australia?
We have good news! If you didn’t break any of the conditions of your last visa, you can switch to a different type. If you need help, contact us by e-mail, on the phone or in person.
Which Australian city should I choose to go to?
This is a hard question. We have been living in Sydney for more than 17 years, so we might be a little biased. If you think you are going to need help and connections in the beginning, we recommend you to come to Sydney, because we can help you there in person.
What is the easiest way to find and reserve accommodation?
If you are coming to Sydney, you have it easy, because we can help you with housing. We have student accommodations throughout Sydney. You can find the details on our website by clicking on Accommodation.
If I choose to stay in one of your student houses, can I pay for the accommodation in Hungarian Forints?
Yes, that is possible, too. You can pay in cash in person in our office in Budapest.
What are my chances of finding a job in Australia with a Work and Holiday visa?
In our experience the chances are pretty good, but of course it depends on the person.
How can I find a job in Australia?
You can find the answer to this question under the following links: Student jobs in Australia and Taking a job in Australia.
Are English skills required for the Australian Work and Holiday visa?
Yes, you need to prove your English language skills with a valid language exam.
Do they accept every language exam for the Australian Work and Holiday visa?
Unfortunately not. The Australian Department of Home Affairs only accepts certain types of internationally recognized language exams.
What kind of language exams does the Australian Department of Home Affairs accept for the Australian Work and Holiday visa?
The Australian Department of Home Affairs accepts IELTS 4.5, OET, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or CAE English language exams for the Australian Work and Holiday visa.
Can I prove my English skills in other ways than with a language exam?
In certain cases, yes. If you entrust us with the administration of your Work and Holiday visa, we can help you with this as well.
Do I need to have the language exam certificate at the time of the application?
Yes, you need to hand in a valid certificate when you apply.