The Working holiday visa allows its holder to work freely (up to six months with the same employer), to study (up to four months), attend a language course or backpack in Australia up to 12 months.
Candidates have to apply for a working holiday visa outside Australia, must be aged between 18 to 30 (but who have not turned 31), be holder of a valid passport from one of the countries listed below and have no dependent children travelling with them.
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The working holiday visa fee is of about $190 and is delivered within 4 weeks (48 h in most cases). Proof of sufficient funds to maintain yourself in Australia during your stay is necessary (5000$ - 2500 €).
To apply online for a working holiday visa, please visit the immigration website at: http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/working-holiday.htm (in English only).
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