Overview

The Working Holiday Maker Visa (WHM) is a fantastic opportunity available to foreign nationals of 19 different countries who are aged between 18 to 30 years old. The visa permits the holder to work in any part of Australia and combines the experience of travelling around the country with the opportunity to work and supplement your funds.

 

Eligibility

Age

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years old (inclusive) to qualify for the scheme.

Nationality

The following nationalities are eligible to apply for a WHM visa:

 

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

 

Proof of Funds

All applicants must show that they have sufficient funds to pay for a return or onward ticket and will be able to support themselves during the initial period of their stay. A figure of £2000 is generally accepted as a reasonable amount.

Health and Character

All applicants must be of respectable character and must not have substantial or any serious criminal convictions. In addition all applicants must be of good health and should not have any serious medical conditions prior to application.

 

Contact Us

If you would like one of our qualified migration consultants to check your eligibility or you would like to proceed with an application, please contact us. 

 

 

Further Information

Visa Duration

All applicants are given a 12 month visa allowing them to live and work in Australia . If the applicants have worked for a 3 month period in designated rural areas of Australia as a seasonal worker, then it is possible to apply for a second WHM visa.

Work Restrictions 

The WHM visa is designed to be a supplement to an applicants travel funds and not a means of working full time for a year within Australia . As such, applicants cannot work for a single employer for longer than 6 months. Furthermore applicants are restricted to a maximum 4 month period of study or training.

Other Restrictions

All applicants for the WHM visa should also consider:

• Individuals with dependent children are not permitted to apply
• Applicants may only ever have one visa, unless they meet the seasonal worker criteria (see above)
• Your passport must be valid for at least a year from entry

 

First Migration and the WHM

As with all visa applications, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary documentation to support their application. With processing times taking up to 2 months, it can be time consuming and increasingly costly if errors are made on your application. First Migration can assist all working holiday makers by offering:

• A dedicated caseworker who will advise you on the exact documentation needed for your application.
• Feedback on all of your documents eligibility
• We complete the application form and submit it for processing

 

In addition to the above we also ensure:

• A no win, no fee application
• Online access to your account to check your status
• Text and email weekly updates
• Your application is covered by our service guarantee*