It is said that there are approximately 130,000 Koreans applying for an Australian working holiday visa as of July 2023. It is very popular, accounting for more than 50% of all Workholm visa applicants. Let’s look at the reasons why Australia, which is popular as a working holiday destination in Korea, is chosen as a destination for working holidaymakers, as well as how to obtain a visa and the age criteria.
1. Reasons for obtaining an Australian working holiday program
The number of Koreans applying for a working holiday visa to Australia is increasing every year, and as an English-speaking country, it is more popular than New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The reason to apply for a working holiday visa to Australia is because visa issuance is relatively easy. This is because Australia, which has friendly relations with Korea, has a Warhol Agreement, making issuing and obtaining visas relatively simple. The documents required for visa issuance are summarized below.
Additionally, it provides an opportunity to learn English in an English-speaking country. This is because while working and living in Australia, you have the opportunity to use English and interact with local Australians. On the other hand, some say that there are fewer opportunities to use English than expected because you are a workaholic. However, Australia’s popularity as a working holiday destination is still high.
Australia is a country with world-class natural beauty and a diverse culture. This is because I think it is a great opportunity to travel and explore Australia while staying in Australia through a working holiday visa.
2. Australia Working Holiday Working Holiday Visa Age Criteria & How to Obtain
The age to apply for an Australian working holiday visa is from 18 to 30 years old. In some countries, it is up to age 35, but in Korea, it is up to age 30. If you enter Australia with a working visa, you can stay for up to 12 months and can freely leave and enter the country within the period.
To obtain an Australian working holiday visa, you must first create an account called ImmiAcount on the Australian Immigration website. This account is required to apply for a visa and is required to check visa status and cancel after application.
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The Australian working holiday visa is a subclass 417 visa, and you must fill out an application and submit documents such as a passport or bank balance certificate in English. When applying for a working visa, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
– Required documents for obtaining an Australian working holiday visa
1) Passport scan file (must be valid for at least 6 months)
2) Resident registration card
3) Bank balance certificate (English)
4) Physical examination (fitness form)
5) Cards that accept overseas payments
Bank balance certificate (English)
A bank statement must be a document proving that you have AUD 5,000 in funds to cover your stay in Australia for one year. When converted to Korean Won, the amount is approximately 4,300,000 Won. All you need is this amount in your bank account. You can go to the bank and take out a balance certificate in person, or you can issue an English balance certificate through the bank’s website.
Fitness form and physical examination
The health form is a document proving that ‘I do not have any diseases’ upon entering Australia, and is applied after applying for a visa. After applying for the health form, print it out and take it to the hospital on the day of the physical examination. Please note that physical examinations for visa issuance are only available at four domestic hospitals, so please make a reservation in advance.
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– Physical examination hospital for obtaining working holiday visa in Australia
Gangnam Severance, Sinchon Severance, Sahmyook University, Inje University, Haeundae Paik Hospital
– Things to prepare for physical examination
Original passport, 1 passport size ID photo (3.5×4.5cm), fitness form
Once you complete the physical examination, the hospital will send the results to the Immigration and Citizenship Department. Therefore, since you will receive the results from the Immigration Office, you can check them with the ImmiAcount account you signed up for earlier. As additional documents may be requested, please check your account frequently to check the progress after completing the inspection.
In addition to visa issuance costs
The cost of issuing a visa is AUD 635 in Australian dollars or approximately 570,000 won in Korean won, and is obtained within 2 weeks (14 days) of applying for the visa.
3. Preparation for working holiday in Australia
Now that you have completed preparing the necessary documents for issuance of an Australian working holiday visa, you can prepare for a full-fledged working holiday by organizing the necessary items before departure. But before you leave Warhol, there are a few things you need to know about Australia.
First, Australia is a country with very strict customs inspections, and high tariffs are imposed on goods that exceed the import limit. Therefore, when you go to work, you will be taking a lot of luggage with you. When entering the country, please make sure to accurately declare customs to avoid major losses.
Second, Australia’s traffic environment and traffic rules are very different from ours, so it is helpful to be familiar with Australia’s traffic rules in advance. If you are in the process of applying for and obtaining a working holiday visa, please familiarize yourself with road traffic to ensure safe driving.
So far, we have looked at the age criteria, visa application, and required documents for an Australian working holiday. We hope this will help you prepare for a fun and fruitful working holiday in Australia. Please also refer to the article below.