The Australian Work and Holiday Visa is an excellent option for individuals who wish to work, travel, and/or study in Australia. 

This visa is available only to citizens of certain countries; you can check your country’s eligibility on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.

One of the main features of an Australian Work and Holiday visa is that it allows full-time employment, making it particularly appealing to young adults. However, it is important to note that with this visa, you are not permitted to work for the same employer for more than 6 months. (Exceptions are available but changing with Australia’s labour needs, please check Australian Department of Home Affairs website for current information.) This restriction is designed to provide visa holders with the opportunity to gain diverse international work experience from different employers.

Additionally, this visa allows holders to study in Australia for up to 4 months. For instance, if you want to improve your English skills or take a short vocational course, you can do so without having to apply for a Student Visa.

The Australian Work and Holiday Visa permits you to stay in the country for a maximum of 12 months. If you wish to stay longer, you may apply for an extension without having to leave Australia, provided you have worked for at least three months in a regional area in fields such as tourism, hospitality, agriculture, forestry, fishing, or bushfire recovery work in affected areas. If you meet these conditions, you may extend the visa for another 12 months. In total, you can apply for this visa three times if all requirements are met. For the second extension, you must have worked for at least 6 months during your second year.

Requirements:

• You must be between 18 and 31 years of age.
• You must possess a valid passport from an eligible country.
• You must provide proof of English language skills through one of the following tests: IELTS (4.5), OET, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or CAE
• You must demonstrate that you meet the educational requirements, such as having a university degree or having completed at least two years of higher education. Some higher-level vocational diplomas may also be accepted in case you did not pursue university studies.
• Dependent family members cannot be included in your visa application; each individual must apply separately.
• You must be outside Australia when you apply.
• You must not have previously applied for a Working Holiday Visa.
• You must provide proof of sufficient financial resources, including approximately 5,000 AUD for living expenses and an additional 2,000 AUD for travel expenses, totalling at around 7,000 AUD.
• You must meet Australian medical and character requirements.

Visa fee: 650 AUD per applicant.

Administration fee at CSE Australia: 170 AUD per applicant

For more information about the Work and Holiday visa, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, and get in touch with us if you are interested!