Applying for an Australian working holiday visa? We will teach you how to apply on your own. Please follow along!! Today, we will take a look at Australia, a representative working holiday country, from account creation to application for a working holiday visa.
When many people think of working holidays, the first thing that comes to mind is Australia. That’s why many people from around the world apply for Australian working holidays, and accessibility tends to be easier than in other countries. There is no limit to the application period or number of people for an Australian working holiday, so you can apply at any time as long as you meet the conditions.
Check eligibility
Before applying for an Australian working holiday visa, you should check the eligibility requirements. In most cases, you’ll need to be between 18 and 30 years old, be a participating nationality, have some financial resources, and be in good health. Detailed eligibility requirements can be found on the Australian Immigration and Immigration Department (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au) website.
Create an online account for visa application
You will need to visit the Australian Immigration and Citizenship website to create an online account to apply for a visa. This online account allows you to complete and submit your visa application. Please go to the Australian Immigration website!!
1. miAccount (immigration account) registration: After accessing the website https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login, click the ImmiAccount or Create ImmiAccount option to start registering a new account.
2. Select account type: When registering a new account, select the Create an account option.
3. Enter personal information: Enter the personal information required to create an account. This includes information such as name, date of birth, nationality, contact information, etc.
4. Set login information: Set the login ID (user name) and password to log in to your account. Use a strong password and keep your login information safe. And set up security questions and answers to enhance your account security. This serves as an additional security step when accessing your account.
5. Verify your email: You must verify your email address to complete account creation. The Australian Immigration Office will send you an email confirming your account creation. You must confirm your email and complete account creation.
Account Login: If an account has been created, log in using the login ID and password you set.
Complete visa application form
After logging into your online account, you will need to complete the Australian Working Holiday Visa application form. This application includes questions about your personal information, travel plans, health status, etc. and you must fill out accurate information.
Australian Immigration website login: You can now log in using the account you just created. If you are just starting out by creating an account, the following window will appear. Now, let’s start applying for the visa in earnest.
Start filling out your visa application form
Has everyone seen this window?? If this window appears, you can now start filling out the Working Holiday Visa application. Congratulations!!
I’ll check it out and move on quickly.
The next step is to briefly check your nationality and personal information. Just follow the red arrow and check, no problem! Please follow me
For the date in the last line, enter the approximate departure date. This is not a very important part, so please enter it roughly.
The next step is to check your personal information on your passport and if you have a different nationality. I will check and let you know on the assumption that I am a very ordinary Korean person. If you are a citizen of another country or have special circumstances, the check may be slightly different.
The next page is to check if the information written above is correct. Please check once and move on to the next step.
The next page is another page where you enter personal information. It may be quite annoying, but we are halfway there. go for it
The next page asks questions about whether to apply as a proxy. Since we are writing it ourselves, you can check it the same way as I did.
Next is a page where you can write down your current job and the job you want to do in Australia.
Next, if you think you are an ordinary working holiday applicant like other people, you can check the following.
The following are crime-related questions. There are also two military-related questions in the middle. Those who have served in the military can check yes as shown in the picture below.
The following questions can be answered as if you have read the information about the working holiday visa. Just check everything with yes.
Then, if you answer yes to everything on the next page, your visa application form is complete! Thank you for your hard work. After completing the form, please check again to make sure it is written correctly.
Pay visa fee
After completing and submitting your application, you must pay the visa fee. Visa fees may vary depending on the applicant’s nationality and visa type and are approximately AUD 485 when paid online. You can pay the fee via online payment method.
Submit required documents
You must submit the required documents with your application. Double-check the requirements on the website and submit the required documents. Below are the documents required when applying for a visa.
1. Passport: A copy of your valid passport is required. Your passport serves as a key element of your identity card and is required to verify your identity and nationality.
2. Photo: You must submit a photo required for application. You must check the photo standards required by the Australian Immigration Office and submit a photo that meets the standards.
3. Health certificate: You must check the health certificate form required by the Australian Immigration Office, complete and submit the certificate according to the correct form at a medical institution. Working holiday health checkups can be received at a total of four hospitals in Korea: Gangnam Severance Hospital in Seoul, Severance Hospital in Sinchon, Sahmyook Seoul Hospital, and Haeundae Paik Hospital in Busan.
4. Proof of financial funds: When applying for an Australian working holiday visa, you must provide proof of sufficient financial funds. This is to ensure you have enough money to live and work in Australia. Prove your financial means by submitting bank statements, bank statements from financial institutions, credit card information, etc. You must have at least 5,000 Australian Dollars (AUD) in your balance
-Balance certificate issued in both Korean and English
-The balance certificate amount is expressed in Australian dollars (AUD).
– Recommended within one week of submitting the visa application
5.English Translation: If the original document is not in English, you may be required to submit an English translation of the document. Translations must be completed by a reliable translation agency or translator.
Submit identification and biometric information
If requested by the Australian Immigration Office, you may be required to provide proof of identity and biometric information (such as fingerprints). This is a process to verify your identity and ensure the accuracy of your visa application.
Visa screening and approval
Once your application is received, the Australian Immigration Office will review and process your application. Processing times may vary depending on individual applications and circumstances. Once your application is approved, you will be issued an Australian Working Holiday Visa.