Visitors and Working Holiday Makers
Visitor visas are a range of visas designed for short-term trips to Australia for tourism, business, or medical treatment purposes. The reasons for travel and the applicant’s country of passport will affect the eligibility criteria, adding a layer of complexity to the process.
The Working Holiday visa types are only open to passport holders of specified countries. Applicants must generally be 18 to 30 years of age (inclusive), with varying requirements for qualifications, English language, and – in some cases – support from the home government.
Travellers from worldwide rely on our expertise to navigate the visitor visa process efficiently. Whether you’re exploring the country, visiting family and friends, conducting business, or attending short-term courses, we’re here to assist you every step of the way.
Visitor Visas
- 601 Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) allows people to travel to Australia for 3 months per visit for a holiday, visit family, or attend to business visitor activities.
- 651 eVisitor allows people to travel to Australia for 3 months per visit for a holiday, visit family, or attend to business visitor activities.
- 600 Visitor allows people to travel to Australia for 3, 6 or 12 months per visit for holiday. There are a number of streams under this subclass, including:
- Tourist – For holiday makers and those visiting family in Australia
- Business Visitor – For business people making general enquiries, attending meetings, or going to a conference
- Sponsored Family – For visitors who require sponsorship from an Australian relative or Government body in order to satisfy the Department of Home Affairs that they will depart at the end of the stay period
- Approved Destination Status – For Chinese passport holders on guided tours with an approved travel agent
- Frequent Traveller – For Chinese passport holders who frequently travel for business or personal reasons
- 602 Medical Treatment allows people to travel to or remain in Australia for the period required to complete their medical treatment.
Business Visitors
Business visitors are subject to condition 8115 which allows the holder to undertake ‘business visitor activities’ while in Australia. These include:
- making general business or employment enquiries
- investigating, negotiating, reviewing, or entering into a business contract
- conducting activities as part of an official government visit
- taking part in a conference, trade fair or seminar (unless being paid to take part)
- undertaking tourist activities
Business visitors are not permitted to:
- undertake any paid employment including highly specialised work in Australia;
- engage in activities (such as any form of paid employment in Australia) that could adversely impact on employment, training opportunities or conditions of employment for Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents;
- provide ongoing services to an organisation or other person based in Australia;
- undertake retail activity in Australia (the sale of goods or services to the general public);
- appear as a paid presenter, performer or guest speaker at a ticketed event.
Work and Holiday Visas
- 417 Working Holiday visa – eligibility is based on age and country of passport
- 462 Work and Holiday Visa – eligibility is based on age, country of passport, qualifications, English language ability, and support from Government
Applicants must generally be aged 18 to 30 years old inclusive, however, passport holders from Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy and the UK can be up to 35 years old.
These visas are valid for 12 months from the date the holder first enters Australia. Second and third year visas are available where specified work is undertaken, though UK passport holders are exempt from undertaking any specified work to obtain a further visa.
All visa holders are limited to working with any one employer for a maximum of 6 months.
Application Criteria
Sufficient Funds: Applicants should have adequate funds to support themselves throughout their stay, or provide evidence of a financial guarantor. Generally, this would be at least AU$1000 per month of intended stay.
Genuine Temporary Entrant: Applicants must demonstrate a genuine intention to visit Australia temporarily for the stated purpose. This involves evidencing ties back to the country of origin and incentive to depart Australia at the end of the stay.
Health and Character Requirements: Applicants may need to undergo health examinations or provide police clearances to meet these requirements.
AVIE’s experts can assist in compiling essential documentation, including valid passports, proof of funds, and any additional supporting documents required. Our team will manage the online application process, advise on complex matters, and work diligently to ensure the application has the highest chance of success.
Visitor Visas – Who is eligible?
601 ETA Visa passport list
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunei
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong (SAR of China)
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Monaco
- Norway
- Portugal
- Republic of San Marino
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan (excluding official or diplomatic passports)
- The Netherlands
- United Kingdom—British Citizen
- United Kingdom—British National (Overseas)
- United States of America
- Vatican City
651 eVisitor Visa passport list
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Republic of San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom – British Citizen
- Vatican City
Work and Holiday – Who is eligible?
417 Working Holiday visa passport list
- Belgium
- Canada
- Republic of Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
- Republic of Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Republic of Korea
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport)
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including British National Overseas passport holders
462 Work and Holiday visa passport list
- Argentina
- Austria
- Brazil
- Chile
- China, People’s Republic of
- Czech Republic
- Ecuador
- Greece
- Hungary
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Papua New Guinea (PNG)
- Peru
- Philippines (from 1 July 2024)
- Poland
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- Uruguay
- United States of America
- Vietnam
FAQs & Common Cases
What if I want to extend my visa?
We understand that visitors may need to extend their stay in Australia. Our tailored extension solutions account for visa type and eligibility. To prevent overstaying and potential visa cancellation, it’s crucial to apply for an extension before your current visa expires. Reach out to us for expert guidance on extending your stay in Australia.
Are there visitor visa conditions?
Yes, all visitors must comply with the conditions of their visa during their stay in Australia. This can include prohibitions on working or studying, maintaining adequate health insurance coverage, departing before the visa expiry date, and refraining from engaging in any criminal activities.
How do I get another Working Holiday or Work and Holiday visa?
Subclass 417 and 462 visa holders can undertake a period ‘specified work’ in order to obtain a second or third year visa. Certain types of employment in the below industries are acceptable:
- tourism and hospitality in northern or remote and very remote Australia
- plant and animal cultivation in regional Australia
- fishing and pearling in regional Australia
- tree farming and felling in regional Australia
- mining in regional Australia
- construction in regional Australia
- bushfire recovery work in declared bushfire affected areas
- recovery work in natural disaster affected areas
- critical COVID-19 work in the healthcare and medical sectors anywhere in Australia
What our clients say…
On Our Sevices:
AVIE is an exceptional service provider. The team is very knowledgeable and prompt with their work. I have been receiving their services for the last 3 years and have no complaints. Highly recommend. – Anuradha
On Our Application Processes:
I must express my utmost satisfaction with the outstanding assistance provided by Nicole Kirkwood and Danielle Harris. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication significantly contributed to a seamless and efficient visa application process. – Shrikant
