Australian Working Holiday Visa (WHV) Application Questions

AustralianWork and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)Provides a unique opportunity for young visitors to stay in Australia for a year to travel and earn some income. Here are the details about this visa:.

Australia WHVEligibility:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old but under 31 years old.

Visitors holding valid passports from the following countries are eligible to apply: Argentina, Austria, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Uruguay and Vietnam.

Applicants from some countries can apply online, while applicants from other countries need to submit their applications in person at an Australian Visa Application Centre.

Australia WHVApplication Documents:

Passport page showing name, personal details and passport issue and expiry dates.

A copy of the birth certificate showing the names of both parents.

Proof of academic qualifications and English proficiency.

Australia WHVFunding requirements:

You will need to deposit the equivalent of AUD 5,000 to prove you can support yourself while in Australia.

A return ticket or sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket is required.

Australia WHVVisa validity period:

A WHV allows you to stay in Australia for 12 months from the date of entry into Australia.

You can enter and exit Australia multiple times, but once the visa is activated it cannot be extended.

Australia WHVWork restrictions:

WHV allows for short-term and temporary work, but the maximum duration of a job is six months.

In some cases, the working period can be extended.

Age requirements for WHV application in Australia

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and under 31 years old

Can I study on an Australian WHV working holiday visa?

Yes! You can study in Australia for up to 17 weeks on a working holiday visa.

Can I enter and exit Australia multiple times while holding a WHV?

Yes. You can enter and leave Australia without restrictions while on a working holiday visa.

Can I work in Australia if I have a criminal record?

When applying for an Australian work visa online, you will be asked whether you have a criminal record. It is recommended that you answer honestly.

What is the second visa for Australian WHV? What is the third visa?

After the first year of working holiday, if you meet certain conditions (as shown below), you can apply for a second visa to start your second year of working holiday, and the same goes for a third visa.

How to collect the second visa for Australian WHV?

The application conditions for the second visa are basically the same as those for the first visa: age 18-31, good financial status, good health, no major criminal record, and the applicant and his/her family must not owe the Australian government any money (such as fines), and have not been rejected by the Australian government. Financial proof and health examination are items that may be randomly checked. The most important thing is that the second visa must be obtained by working in the designated area for 88 days during the first visa period.

What are the so-called designated jobs for Australia’s WHV second and third visas?

According to the Immigration Department website, the following are the industries included in the designated jobs. (In 2020, a new job was added for Australian bushfire reconstruction. This is to encourage backpackers to participate in the reconstruction after the forest fire and help Australia recover as soon as possible.)

– plant and animal cultivation
-fishing and pearling
-tree farming and felling
-mining
-construction
-bushfire recovery work

How to apply for financial proof for Australian WHV?

Just bring your ID card and seal to the bank where you opened your account to apply. The financial proof must show that you have at least 5,000 Australian dollars to prove that you can support your initial living expenses in Australia and have the ability to buy a return ticket. You can personally go to a general bank counter to apply for a "deposit balance certificate" and "show the equivalent amount of Australian dollars".

Is the Chinese version of the Australian WHV financial proof acceptable?

No. The financial proof must be in English because it will be reviewed by the Australian Immigration Department.

Does the Australian WHV financial proof require the money to be placed in the account for 3 months?

No. According to the Australian Immigration Department website, it only mentions that financial proof of 5,000 Australian dollars is required, but does not specifically mention that the deposit must be in the account for 3 months.

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