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Working Holiday visa Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to know before I apply?
- Read the information provided on the website.
- It is recommended that your passport is valid for at least six months when you apply. Getting a new passport after you apply may cause delays.
- You do not need to use a Migration Agent.
See: Using a Migration Agent
What do I need to know when completing the application form?
- Provide your name and personal details exactly as they appear on your passport including hyphens, apostrophes and spaces.
- Answer all questions truthfully, including whether you intend to enter a classroom or healthcare environment. Failure to provide correct information can delay processing and may result in your visa being refused or cancelled.
- Ensure the email address you provide is working.
Note: Do not change your email address as this may cause confusion and delay processing your application.
What documents should I provide with my application?
If you apply using the paper form, a checklist is provided on the form.
If you apply online, after applying you should provide a copy of the personal details and identity photo page of your current passport using the Attach Documents link. This will quicken processing of your application.
See: Attach Documents
What happens after I lodge my application?
If you apply online, you will be provided with a Transaction Reference Number (TRN). Record it in a safe place and quote this when communicating with the department. You can check the progress of your application online using your TRN.
See: Check the progress of your application
You will be contacted if further information, such as health examination(s), is required. The eVisa system will advise you of any health examination(s) required immediately after lodging your application. Disregard the eVisa system advice if you are applying for a second Working Holiday visa in Australia. If you are requested by an officer of the department to undertake health examination(s), you should do this within 28 days or advise the department of the details of your appointment.
The processing service standard is six days for first Working Holiday visas and 21 days for second Working Holiday visas, after all required information has been provided. Contacting the department to check on the progress of your application may delay processing.
You will be advised in writing when a decision has been made on your application.
Can I travel before I have been granted a visa?
No. You will be advised when a decision has been made on your visa application.
What do I do if my circumstances change after I lodge my application?
If your circumstances change or the information provided as part of your application is no longer correct, including a change of passport, you must inform the department as soon as possible. Failure to provide correct information can delay visa processing and your entry into Australia, and may result in your visa being refused or cancelled.
What do I need to know when communicating with the department?
- Provide your TRN, passport number and name.
- Use the same email address and do not send repeat emails, as these may delay processing.
- When responding to emails from the department, you should keep the original subject line of the email and provide the department’s email below your response.
- Reply in English.
Do I need a visa label in my passport if I am granted a visa?
No. You do not require a visa label in your passport to travel to Australia. Your visa will be linked electronically to the passport details provided in your visa application. You will be sent a visa grant notification which explains your visa conditions.
The Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) allows you, and your employer or education provider, to view your visa details online. You can access VEVO by visiting www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/vevo.htm using your Transaction Reference Number.