Work & travel in Australia
Working Holiday Visa — earn, explore and experience Australia.
For young adventurers from eligible countries, the Working Holiday Visa is the easiest way into Australia. Work to fund your travels, then decide your next move — study, a skilled visa, sponsorship or simply more memories.
Why a Working Holiday
The simplest way to live and work in Australia.
Work while you travel
Take up short-term jobs across Australia to fund your trip — hospitality, agriculture, tourism, retail and more.
Stay up to 12 months
Live in Australia for a full year, with the option to extend for a second or third year with specified work.
Explore then upgrade
Use your year to scout study, work or partner pathways — many working holiday makers transition to longer visas.
Low-cost entry
A low-cost pathway to Australia — the government visa fee is only $250 AUD.
Eligible passports
Countries with a Working Holiday arrangement with Australia.
If your country is not listed, talk to us — arrangements change and other visa options may suit you better.
Requirements
What you need to qualify.
Age limit
Usually 18 to 30 years old at the time of application. Some passports allow up to 35.
Eligible passport
You must hold a passport from a country that has a Working Holiday Maker arrangement with Australia.
Sufficient funds
Enough money to support yourself when you arrive, plus a return or onward travel ticket.
Health & character
Meet standard health and character requirements, including any requested medical checks.
How it works
From application to arrival in four steps.
Free assessment
We confirm your age, passport and circumstances qualify for the Working Holiday Visa.
Document prep
We collect your passport, photos, funds evidence and any health or character documents.
Lodgement
We lodge your application with the Department of Home Affairs and track it to decision.
Arrive & explore
Once granted, you have 12 months to enter Australia and start your working holiday.
Pricing
Working Holiday Visa
The quickest and easiest way to work in Australia — approval within 2-5 days.
$250
AUD
Professional fee for full application support and lodgement.
Start your assessment
Apply for your Working Holiday Visa.
Complete the form below and a MARA-registered consultant will confirm your eligibility, explain the exact subclass for your passport, and guide you through the application.
Start your assessment
Tell us about your travel plans
We will confirm your Working Holiday eligibility and contact you within one business day.