Before heading to Australia on your next adventure you must decide what sort of visa you need. I would recommend the Holiday Working Visa, because if you run out of money this gives you options, it's a great way to meet new people and you can only have a chance to get this visa once in your life - so GO for it!
During my research there wasn't any simplified information on this topic - so here is a breakdown if you are confused.
Working Holiday Visa
- costs between £230 - £250 (depending on exchange rate at the time of purchase)
- you must be between the ages of 18-30 to apply
- lasts for 12 months
- you can only work for 1 company maximum 6 months
- you can study for a maximum 4 months
- if you want to extend your working holiday visa to a second year, you must complete 3 months (5 day working week) of agricultural, mining or construction work
- you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want during the 12 months
- you don't have to show paperwork to enter the country, because the visa is linked to your passport
N.B. if you are planning to do any hospitality work that requires serving alcohol you will have to complete an RSA course, these can cost up to $120 (about £65). It's a 6 hour course that you can complete in a day. The RSA course teaches you about Australian liquor rules and regulations.
www.immi.gov.au - head to this website to get it all set up with online payment, you will receive confirmation by email only. For me, my application was confirmed in one day. However, it can take longer if you have lived outside of the UK for more than 3 months previously.
I hope this clears things up for those of you (like me) that have no idea about visas.
&gingerblossom
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