Work and Holiday Visa for Americans Going to Australia

Last Updated: August 2009

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Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

be aged between 18 and 30 inclusive
hold a US passport
not have previously participated in the Work and Holiday Visa program
must have graduated from highschool or completed an equivalent qualification
meet health and character requirements
not be accompanied by dependent children

Visa Fee

The visa costs AUD$230.

Proof of Funds

You must have at least AUD$5,000.

Quota

There is no quota.

Validity

The visa is valid for 12 months and you have 12 months from the date the visa is issued to enter Australia.

Employment Restrictions

There are no restrictions on the type of employment that can be undertaken but you are not allowed to work for any one employer for longer than 6 months.

Re-Entry

You may depart and re-enter multiple times but the time allowed for your visa will not be paused while you are away.

How to Apply

Americans are able to apply for an Australian Work and Holiday visa online here.

To simplify the whole process you can apply online using Visa First.

General Comments

This is a Work and Holiday Visa as apposed to a Workng Holiday Visa which is granted to citizens of some other countries. One major difference between the two visa types is the ability for Working Holiday Visa holders to extend their stay in the country by spending three months working in regional Australia. This option is not available to Americans. Another difference is the requirement for American applicants to have graduated from highschool or to have completed an equivalent qualification.

Visa holders are able to study for up to 4 months on this visa with no restrictions on what you study. If you want to study for longer than four months, a student visa will be required.

Contact Details

Embassy of Australia
1601 Massachusetts Avenue
NW Washington DC 20036

Phone: 1(202)797-3000
Fax: 1(202)797-3168

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