I am an college at present, but I am leaving in June of this year, and hopefully getting a full-time job. I want to save up heaps of money and then take a year out in Australia!! I have been trying to find blogs etc of people that have done this, but can't find any. So I am hoping you can give me some advice. What should I do to start off with? How much saving will I actually need? Is it hard to get a job over there? Where is the best place to visit? Thanks for any answers! :)
2007-10-08 11:23:22 · 1 answers · asked by *Misterious Guy* 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
June has already gone this year - it is October now.
All depends on what job and what your living style is like - no one can really stay how much $ you need. You need to work out a budget for yourself and stick with it. Some cities are so much more pricey than others to live in.
Anyhow this site is the best - Step-by-step guides to procedures and paperwork
http://www.justlanded.com/english/australia is a great guide that explains things in plain English, applying for visas, working or as an international student etc…
Offical site for Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship http://www.immi.gov.au
What is a Working Holiday Visa?
A Working Holiday Visa is available to people between the ages of 18 and 30. Unfortunately, anyone over this age must have sponsorship in order to be able to work in Australia.
Australia's Working Holiday Visa allows you to supplement your travel funds while on extended holiday in Australia.
A Working Holiday Visa is only granted once and allows a stay of up to 12 months from the date of first entry to Australia, regardless of whether or not you spend the whole time in Australia. If you wish to return to Australia to continue working after this period, you must apply for sponsorship.
Where Can You Apply For a Visa?
A Working Holiday Visa cannot be granted in Australia. All visa applications must be made overseas. A Working Holiday Visa can be obtained by making an application over the Internet to the Immigration Department at http://www.immi.gov.au or by lodging a written application at an overseas visa office.
About working in Aussie - http://www.workingin-australia.com
Smart Traveller - http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
2007-10-08 13:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋