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Sisters who want to go to Australia for working vacation, this must be saved~📌
1. What is WHV?
WHV (Working Holiday Visa), Working Holiday Visa, allows young people between the ages of 18 and 30 (including mainland Chinese citizens) to legally work while traveling in Australia, and the visa is usually valid for 12 months.
👉 You can earn money to support yourself and experience Australian life in depth!
2. Application Requirements
- Age requirement: 18 to 30 years old (meet at the time of application, the visa can be issued before 31 years old).
- Passport requirements: hold a valid Chinese passport.
- Financial Requirements: A minimum of AUD 5,000 (approximately 24,000rmb) proof of deposit is required.
- Health and Conduct: Meet the health standards, some applicants need to have a medical examination; no criminal record.
3. What can I do with this visa?
- Work for the same employer for up to 6 months
- Study for up to 4 months
- Multiple visits to Australia during the visa period
4. Description of work restrictions
The idea of the WHV is to support short-term, temporary work for the purpose of funding travel expenses.
Normally a job can be for a maximum of 6 months, but extensions can be applied for with special permission.
5. Pre-application process
- Login to ImmiAccount and select "Visa Pre-Application Registration" under "New Application".
- Verify your email address and fill in the relevant information.
- After submitting, enter your payment information and pay the registration fee of AUD 25 (no refund if you do not win).
- After successful registration, the system will show that the registration has been submitted and an email confirmation will be sent at the same time.
📅 Important Timeline:
- Registration open: May 1, 2025 (the official website has not yet determined out, roughly time)
- Selection time: roughly six months
- After being drawn: 28 days to complete the formal application
6. Preparation after winning the lottery
- Submit official application through IMMI official website
- Prepare passport copy, financial proof, medical examination form, resume and other documents.
- Pay the formal application fee (about AUD 650, after the lottery)
- Wait for approval, keep your phone and e-mail free during the period.
- Attention! Applications must be completed within the timeframe specified in the official letter, and no later than the day of your 31st birthday (according to Australian time)
7. WHV Application Frequently Asked Questions 💬
Q1: Is the probability of winning the visa high?
A: Winning the visa is a lottery system, completely random, and the chance of winning the visa is relatively low when there are many people registered, so it is recommended to keep a normal mind.
Q2：Do I have to freeze my funds?
A: It is not necessary to freeze the funds, but it is better to issue a certificate of deposit in Chinese and English within the last 3 months, and the amount meets the requirements.
Q3：Do I have to do a physical examination?
A: Not necessarily. After submitting the application, medical examination is only required if the system requires it. The medical examination hospital must be designated by the Australian Immigration Department.
Q4: Can WHV transfer student visa?
A: Yes, you can apply for transfer to other visas, such as student visa, employer sponsored visa, etc. if you are eligible within Australia.
Q5: Can I find an agent during the application process?
A: Yes, but applying on your own is no problem at all, the process is clear and simple, and you can save an agent fee.
8. ⚡Note⚡.
- Each person can only register once in a year, do not submit repeatedly.
- You can formally apply only after you win the lottery, if you don't win the lottery, it will be voided and no refund will be made.
- There is no need to check the lottery results frequently, the system will take the initiative to notify.
🌟 One last reminder: be sure to save all official emails and approval letters!
This time first organized the application chapter ～ Follow-up want to continue to update the landing strategy (such as: rent an apartment, bank card, find a job, open a tax ID, buy a car and other super practical dry goods)!
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