To get your visa application, you have to decide whether to
go through an agency - which cost more, but they do
everything for you,
or deal directly with the embassy - Personally I went through
an Agency "Trailfinders".
Access Trailfinders website here
For your application to be accepted, the first thing that you need is
two thousand pounds which has to be the funds available for your time
in the country.
Once you have the money, you need a note from your doctor saying
that you are healthy -
so as long as you are fit and don't look like death warmed up from the
night before, your doctor
will probably be happy to write this for you.
Next you must prepare yourself for probably the most arduous task in obtaining the visa
- the photo. Actually four passport photo's are needed, all reasonably respectable.
If you are lucky enough, you will get a photo booth that lets you select your image - but be aware you can only change the image eight time, before it gets a mind of it's own and gives you the
ninth picture.
So just a little bit of advise; don't smile, don't look unhappy, don't look dodgy,
and definately don't be too fussy!
Finally you need is a copy of you bank statement confirming your two thousand pounds.
Sound easy? well not always - watch out for cheque's clearing, delays in statement, etc.
Now you are ready to send it off, all you can do is sit, wait and hope they accept your application (excellent drinking time).
Good Luck!
Other Working Holiday facts.
Eligible for those from the ages of 18 to 25 (though people up to 30
have been known to obtain one)
valid up to 12 months from UK, Ireland, Canada, Netherlands and Japan,
granted only under certain conditions.
Any work done in Australia must be solely to supplement your holiday;
You must have a good chance at finding work.
You are not allowed to work full time for more
than 3 months.
You may not enrol in any informal studies.
You must show a return ticket or sufficient funds to leave the country.
You must take out private medical insurance;
A fee of $145 is charged when you apply for a visa.
The visa can only be applied for outside Australia
(preferably in your own country but not a necessity)
You can't change from a visitor visa to a working holiday visa
You can't extend a working holiday visa past 12 months - oh how we've tried.
You can apply for a working holiday visa up to 12 months in advance, and it's a good idea to do it as early as possible as there is a limit on the number issued each year
