Immigrant Visa Granted after 88 Days of Waiting Time.
In Australia, the Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417 or 462) offers young travellers the opportunity to work and explore the country for up to a year. For those looking to extend their stay beyond the initial year, completing specified work is essential.
To be eligible for a second year of the Working Holiday Visa, you must complete at least 88 days of specified work during your first year. This work can be found in industries such as agriculture (farm work), fishing, forestry, mining, construction, and bushfire recovery, all of which are typically carried out in designated regional areas.
To qualify, you must work for a minimum of 30 hours (some say 35) per week, which counts as 7 days towards the 88 days required. It's important to note that the exact regions classified as remote and very remote can be found on the official government website.
Jesko, the author of this post, has been working as a roofer on the Sunshine Coast for almost 2 months, which qualifies him for the second year visa. He encourages readers to ask specific questions in the comments or share their own knowledge on the topic.
The application process involves filling out questionnaires, providing a valid passport, and proof of funds (at least 5,000 Australian Dollars). The visa allows for studying for up to 4 months, multiple entries and exits to Australia within the year, and a validity period of 1 year from the date of entry.
It's crucial to keep payslips and pay stubs for the application process of the second year visa. The application can be made online at Australian Visa, and the visa costs around 400€.
For those wondering about the Covid visa, German citizens can apply for the 1st year working holiday visa until the end of 2022. The Working Holiday Visa is available to German citizens aged between 18 and 30 (or up to 35 for some countries).
It's important to note that the requirements slightly vary by nationality; for example, the UK removed this requirement for their applicants as of July 2024. However, the same conditions apply to the second visa if you want to apply for a third year, with a longer period of specified work required (6 months) during the second visa.
The post aims to bring clarity on the requirements for the second year working holiday visa in Australia. After completing the 88 days, individuals can travel, start a new job, or do whatever they like. However, it's important to remember that you must apply for the second visa before your first visa expires.
- After completing the 88 days of specified work during their first year, young travelers like Jesko, who are on the Working Holiday Visa, can opt for a second year of the visa and choose to continue their other lifestyle in Australia by traveling, starting a new job, or doing whatever they prefer.
- For those who are planning to extend their stay in Australia beyond the initial year, exploring lifestyle options such as travel and study can be pursued more freely after the completion of the required 88 days of specified work in regional areas like agriculture, fishing, forestry, mining, construction, and bushfire recovery.
