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The video above describes very well one of our leading services – Australia working holiday visa. A part from the visa, there are several other services we provide in order to ease the transition. We have them grouped in a single pack called “Kickstart Pack“.

In it we provide airport transfer service, so you don’t get confused about the directions  or even lost. Subsequently we provide you with two nights accommodations (breakfast included) in a hostel close to our office, so you can drop by anytime to book a seat for the orientation. Afterwords drinks and dinner are organised so you can socialise with people having similar interests.

Additionally we can assist you with opening a bank account in Australia. You receive your full details in 5 days after the application by e-mail.

We can also help you get your tax back after you get back home, or when the fiscal year is over. Most people working in Australia are entitled to a pretty good tax return. We will help you to obtain a TFN (Tax File Number), so you are not taxed under the emergency tax rate. Be sure to ask about our Tax Saver Pack.

Looking for a visa extension, we have that covered as well . We will be able to organise a second visa for you if you have worked in harvesting or construction for at least 3 months. Our Harvest Guide will help you find a good job offer. Many people are left with the impression that they have a job which will assure them the second working holiday visa, but there are a lot of cases where people make this honest mistake and can not apply for a second Australia visa.

Recently we received a lot of queries form people which are not quite sure how to proceed with their visa application. If you have any questions about Australia Working Holiday visa, or any visa for that matter, please e-mail us at ask@visafirst.co.uk and my colleague Milena will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Sounds like a simple request, right? Well actually it is, when you know what you are doing. The following customer is interested to become a Working Holidaymaker. In order to do so, he has to go through a quick chat with one of our representatives. The following chat is a fine example of how easy it is to apply online.

Please have in mind that our customer also provided his mobile number and other personal information, which is not included in the text below.

• Mike: Welcome Visa First’s live chat! How can I help you today?
• Padraig: Hi Mike. I am from Ireland and currently working in England during the harvest season. I have applied for a seasonal agricultural job in Australia and the company wants me to start mid October. I would like to apply for a working holiday visa so as I may travel to Australia in October to work.
• Mike: May I ask you several questions to determine whether you are eligible?
• Padraig: Of course.
• Mike: Are you aged between 18 and 30, with no children?
• Padraig: Yes I am 22 years of age, and I have no children
• Mike: Have you ever been to Australia on a working holiday visa?
• Padraig: No. This will be my first time visiting Australia.
• Mike: If you have your passport around, we can start the application process.
• Padraig: Yes, I have it on me.
• Mike: May I have your full name as it appears on the passport?
• Padraig: Padraig **** *******
• Mike: Your date and place of birth?
• Padraig: **/**/****  Co. ***** Ireland
• Mike: Passport number, date of issue, date of expiry and place of issue?
• Padraig: *********, **/**/****, **/**/****, Passport Office, ******
• Mike: Do you have any other passports and are you single or married?
• Padraig: I have no other Passports, Single.
• Mike: Current occupation and address?
• Padraig: Farm machinery operative, * **** **** *****, * **** ******, *********, *** *** England.
• Mike: What is the highest qualification that you have?
• Padraig: I have a level 8, Bachelor of Science, Honours, Degree in Construction Management, which I achieved from the ******** Institute of Technology College.
• Mike: In the last 5 years have you stayed outside Ireland for more than 3 months in a row
• Padraig: No
• Mike: Any major medical conditions or crime records?
• Padraig: No
• Mike: Military training?
• Padraig: No
• Mike: Upon arrival you will need a bank statement for 3300 euro and you also need to change the employment every 6 months in OZ.
• Mike: We have confirmed all your details for the visa. You visa will be ready middle of next week. We can organize one of two packs.
• Padraig: I have the money required. Yes, the job I am applying for is only seasonal ranging from 3-4 months so I will be seeking other employment once the harvest is finished, as well as travelling around.
• Mike: The basic pack includes visa, tax number, bank account and free sim card for 220 Euro.
• Padraig: OK, and the second pack?
• Mike: Second pack is visa, bank account, tax number, free sim card and a visa extension option for 270 Euros.
• Padraig: I would like the second pack if possible.
• Mike: When do you plan to travel to OZ?
• Padraig: I plan to travel in Mid October. I have yet to book the flights as I wanted to obtain my Visa first.
• Mike: That is perfect. Please wait until the visa is ready and after that book the flight.
• Mike: The visa will be ready middle of next week. Once it is approved I will call you to inform you that and I will also e-mail you the conformation letter.
• Mike: You will receive application forms for your bank account and information of the extension option.
• Mike: Once you book the flight give us a call to inform us when you are arriving in Australia for your tax number.
• Mike: So we have confirmed everything. The application looks perfect. Next week once I receive conformation that the visa is approved I will contact you again on the UK number.
• Padraig: Thank you!
• Mike: You are welcome!
• Padraig: Service was brilliant. Thanks!

Padraig meets the requirements and we are certainthat he will have no problem with his application. If you fit his profile you can be sure an Australian visa will be granted to you with no problems at all. Don’t take my word for it, go to our live chat and check for yourself

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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.

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