Jobs in Australia and New Zealand for overseas visitors require a working holiday visa.

A working holiday in Australia means you gain the opportunity to work in one of the most privileged and wealthy countries in the world. Australia has a fantastic economy and the lifestyle is one that many envy. You will be making a great choice if you choose to use your gap year in Australia or simple wish to undertake a working holiday in Australia.

Once you have decided that you want a working holiday Australia then you need to organize your visa. You will need a Working Holiday Visa in Australia or New Zealand. This visa will allow you to travel around the country and gain casual work. Casual or temporary work will help you fund your travels so it is a win-win situation!

To be eligible for an Australian Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Visa you must be from one of the following countries:

UK; Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan & Thailand, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) or Italy. Australia has special agreements in place with these countries. Other countries may be eligible for various other working holiday Australia visa permits.

Working holiday Visa Australia holders are allowed to work for up to 6 months with one employer. This is great news as many employers like to take on people who will be there for a certain amount of time and six months is enough time to get certain projects done.

Working holiday visa applications must be aged 18-30 years and must not being a dependent child with them. The main reason for coming to Australia has to be to holiday, with work being used to fund your travels. You will also need to pass character and health requirements and not previously have held a WHM visa. You will also need $5000 in Australian dollars.

A working holiday Visa is a great way to see Australia and get paid for doing it!