How long does it take to process a Working Holiday visa for Australia?
A client of ours is interested to know how fast she can receive her Australian Working Holiday Visa. As the chat continues another interesting question pops up. One of the prerequisites to get the visa is to have at least 2,200 GBP in your bank account before you go. Can she still make it to Australia and back if the funds in her bank account are not sufficient to cover this criteria? Find out in the chat session below.
- Peter: Hi Fay
- Fay: Hi, how come you can process a visa so quickly if a travel agent takes 6 weeks?
- Peter: Visa First is a visa agent and we deal with Australian and New Zealand Immigration directly.
- Fay: Okay
- Peter: Would you like to apply for your visa now?
- Fay: How much does it cost?
- Peter: 115 GBP is just for the 12 month Working Holiday Visa
- Peter: Our basic arrival pack is 164.97 pounds and it includes the Australian Working Holiday Visa + Australian Bank Account + Australian Tax File Number /similar to the NIN in the UK/ and you get a free Vodafone Australian Sim Card.
- Fay Evans: Is there a requirement to have a certain amount in the bank account on arrival?
- Peter: Yes, you must have 2200 GBP in your bank account.
- Fay: What if you don’t have that much?
- Peter: Then you should have a return ticket at least.
- Fay: Okay. Does it make a difference if I have a job secured before I get there?
- Peter: Not for this visa.
- Fay: What if I don’t have anywhere near that amount in the account?
- Peter: Will you have a return ticket?
- Fay: Yes
- Peter: Then it is fine.
- Fay: So it’s not likely that I would be deported or anything?
- Peter: The Working Holiday visa is the easiest and cheapest visa to get – so don’t worry – they will let you in
. People with criminal records are also getting the Working Holiday visa as well – you will have no problems getting in and out of Australia. - Fay: Okay, thanks!
- Fay: Is there any other way of paying other than over the phone?
- Peter: You can send the money from the post office, or from the bank. The address is on our web site www.visafirst.com
- Fay: Oh, okay. I would prefer to do that rather than over the phone that’s all.
- Peter: It will take few days more.
- Fay: That’s not a problem I just didn’t want it to take weeks!
- Peter: I will e-mail you the application form for you to complete. All the details are on the application form.
- Peter: You can check your e-mail now.
- Fay: Thanks!
As you can see there are workarounds and the requirements are flexible. If you have any doubts whether you are eligible you can always write us at ask@visafirst.co.uk. We will do whatever we can to help you obtain an Australian Working Holiday visa.
I would like to apply for an australian visa not sure wich is best or what i can get.
My immediate family ie:father,mother and brother are over there already and have recntly aqquired thier residency permits……i heard there is a visa i can get if my family is over there already.
many thanks
Hi Dylan,
The Remaining Relative Visa is probably what you need. I have forwarded your query to a member of our team, dealing exclusively with migration related matters. If you like to read more about it, you may visit the official government site and get a better understanding of this particular visa (Subclass 115)
Hello
I live in Canada and have already acquired my Visitors Visa to enter Australia. I was just wondering how long it takes to physically receive your Holiday Working Visa, and if you can receive it while you’re in Australia as long as you applied while in Canada? Do you need a physical copy, or does it work similar to an ETA in the way that it’s electronically attached to your passport? Thanks a bunch
Jenna,
How long did it take for them to process your Visitor’s Visa to Australia? The Aussie embassy in DC received my application 2 weeks ago but they are saying it takes an average of 20 business days to process a tourist visa application. I’m scheduled to travel in 8 days so this obviously does not work for me. Any insight you can provide would be very helpful… Thanks!
hi just wondering anyone can help me out with this question.. i was in oz 3 years ago and i was a victim of crime which i ended up in hospital for 9 day. and four months in a cast. i didnt work for age after would i b able to apply for another visa under the circumstances?
Your query is somewhat complicated, so we have forwarded it to one of our specialists. Expect an answer in a couple of business days.
Regards
Hello Gary,
We can’t help you obtain a working holiday visa because you don’t meet the age criteria anymore. However, immigration is still an option for you. Should you consider it, contact us back as this process can take several months, and is more expensive.
Regards,
Boyana