Australia has working holiday visa arrangements with numerous countries including:
- Belgium
- Canada
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- South Korea
- Sweden
- Taiwan
- United Kingdom
There are several countries Australia has signed agreements with, but the exact arrangements of the working holiday visa are still to be finalised. These countries include:
- Bangladesh
- Chile
- Iran
- Thailand
- Turkey
Australian citizens don't require a visa to live and work in New Zealand.
Most working holiday visas are valid for one year and are available to Australian citizens between 18 and 30, although working hoiday visas are only available for Cyprus for those aged between 18 and 25. There is usually a fee for getting this type of visa.
Here are some other things to keep in mind regarding working holidays:
- The type of work you can do under a working holiday visa may be limited to certain occupations
- Some of the countries limit the number of working holiday visas they make available each year
- There are usually restrictions on how long you can stay in a country under a working holiday visa and there may be entry and re-entry limitations
- Some countries may require a clean bill of medical health and no criminal convictions
Contact the embassy (new window) of the country you want to get a working holiday visa for further information.
Links
Anywork Anywhere - Temporary work destinations for citizens of Australia
A list of countries with which Australia has a recipricol working holiday arrangement and brief details on the age requirements.
Smartraveller - Tips For Working Overseas
This Australian Federal Government site provides tips for working overseas.
YHA - Working Holidays
The Youth Hostel Association website offers tips for working overseas.
