Im planning to go on a gap year to Australia in a year and a half and I'd like to find out more info about them, any good website etc?
I like in the uk (scotland) and would be seventeen when I plan to go.
Also, how do you get a work visa for australia, and how hard is it? any info would be greatly appreciated xx
2006-12-17 00:02:42 · 7 answers · asked by katze 1 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
Firstly I wanna congratulate you..australia is a great destination (been there twice myself and loved it)...I think you should be able to get a student visa but I am not so sure how long for...alternatively you could decide to marry an Auzzie!!!
Anyway...the best of luck!!!
2006-12-20 23:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Katze, you should wait until you have turned 18, then you can take advantage of the Australian Working Holiday Programme. This is the easiest way for young people to work in Australia.
Open for 18-30 year olds from eligible countries (those with reciprocal working holiday programmes with Australia) such as the UK, Ireland, France, Germany etc...it gives you the right to travel in the country and employment for up to six months with one employer is allowed. The best thing is you can work in any occupation, not just bar work, fruit picking.
Now if you do work in seasonal employment in regional Australia for three months, which basically means you work in agriculture in some form or other, you can apply for a second working holiday visa, giving you two years in Australia should you wish.
I went on one using the Australian Visa Bureau's working holiday package. Just like the message above, got a SIM card, job assistance, free accommodation, bank accounts, tax number etc and now they are offering a free Blue Mountain tour.
See http://www.visabureau.com/australia/working-holiday-visa.aspx for more info.
2006-12-20 05:44:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yet again a question regarding entry into Australia when ALL of the information is to be found on their website at:
www.immigration.gov.au/index.htm
There is a specific "young persons temporary working visa" available to, I believe those under 30yrs. It is designed to enable "young people" to visit Australia and work while they are here. It is, I believe, valid for 13 months from arrival, and work is limited (in theory at least) to 3 months with any one employer.
Visit the website or telephone the embassy - its all there.
You may have a problem being under 18, but I don't have any specific knowledge on that.
2006-12-17 08:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by Billybean 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Phone the Australian Embassay in Manchester or London for an application. Working holiday visa for under 30's is now valid for 24 months. Costs about £75. (You might need to be over 18)
Good luck - you'll have a fantastic time
2006-12-18 11:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok...just returned from a gap year myself s my advise should really help...firstly you will need at least £2500 in your bank, if you can get more great! you never know when you may be stuck for work...like i was!!! secondly you can get your working travel visa from the australian government website, i actually went through a company called 'work and travel company' i cant remember their website but im sure you can find it...they provided me with a visa, bank account first weeks accomodation in a hostel and lots of other helpful things like an australian sim card for your mobile...they also provide a 24hr phone service if you need to speak to someone...i could rant on forever and give you hints and tips but you go for it girl!!! i did it on my own and its the best year of my life....hope ive helped a little!!!...ooooh i forgot the most important bit...this agency also provide work for you to help with your travels so worth looking onto!!!
2006-12-19 07:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by sarah3000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very good place is locating a copy of TNT's guide to Australia and New Zealand
www.tntmagazine.com.au or www.tntmagazine.com
2006-12-17 15:22:06 · answer #6 · answered by grape_oe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.statravel.com
they specialise in youth travel and can help you organise your working visa and everything.
also maybe try the forums on the lonely planet website.
2006-12-18 01:27:09 · answer #7 · answered by siren sounds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋