Explore. Work. Strategize.
Use your time in Australia to build connections for a permanent future.
Working Holiday Program
A flexible visa for young people (18–30/35) to travel and work.
Select Your Visa
Subclass 417 (Working Holiday)
For passport holders from UK, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and many European countries.
Subclass 462 (Work & Holiday)
For passport holders from India, China, USA, Brazil, and others. Often requires Functional English and education.
Your Rights
Work Limits
Work full-time, but generally only for 6 months with one employer.
Study Limits
You can study for up to 4 months.
Extend Your Stay
Extend your 1-year visa to a 2nd or 3rd year by completing "Specified Work" in regional areas.
Get a 2nd Year
Complete 3 months (88 days) of specified work*.Includes plant/animal cultivation, fishing, tree farming, mining, and construction in designated regional postcodes.
Get a 3rd Year
Complete 6 months of specified work during your second year.
Warning: Keep pay slips and evidence. "Cash in hand" jobs do not count and will lead to refusal.
Farm work, construction, and hospitality count towards your extension.
The Strategy
Don't just pick fruit. Plan for Permanent Residency (PR).
The "Try-Out"
Use your 6-month work rights to impress an employer. If they like you, they may sponsor you for a TSS (482) Visa. This allows you to stay longer and potentially get PR.
The Study Switch
Can't find a sponsor? Apply for a Student Visa onshore to skills in high-demand trades (like Carpentry or Chef) that lead to migration.
Visitor Visas
Visit for tourism or business meetings.
ETA (Subclass 601)
For USA, Canada, and eligible Asian/European passports. Instant approval.
eVisitor (Subclass 651)
For European Union passport holders. Free and fast.
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
For all other nationalities. Requires more documentation.
Important: Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
You must prove you will leave Australia. Provide evidence of strong ties to your home country, such as a job, assets, or family.
Strict Rule: You cannot work on a Visitor Visa. Working illegally can lead to visa cancellation and a 3-year ban.
Can I Look for Jobs on a Visitor Visa?
This is a common question. Here is what you can and cannot do.
Allowed
- You can attend job interviews.
- You can attend business meetings.
Not Allowed
- You cannot start working.
- You cannot do unpaid work "trials".
The Strategy
If you get a job offer, you usually must leave Australia and apply for the work visa (Subclass 482) from offshore. We guide you on this transition to ensure you don't breach visa conditions.
Plan Your Adventure
Are you eligible for a Working Holiday? Do you need help with a Visitor Visa statement?
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