Australian visas
There are several Australian visa types you can choose from. The Visitor visa allows you to visit Australia, either for tourism or business purposes. Working holiday visas are valid for one year, or up to three years if you meet certain conditions. If you intend to study in Australia, you will need to apply for a Student Visa. We can show you visa options that might suit your needs.
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
Looking to work temporarily in Australia? The Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) could be the option for you. With various streams available, including for skilled and unskilled workers from select Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste, this visa allows you to gain valuable work experience in Australia. Find out how to apply and meet the eligibility requirements today.
How to get a temporary work visa for Australia
If you wish to work in Australia for a temporary period you will require a nonimmigrant work visa. A temporary work visa lets you come to Australia to work on a temporary basis. You can get a temporary visa as a student, Temporary Skilled, Temporary Graduate, Working Holiday Maker or PALM scheme visa. Let's explore Australia's most common temporary visa categories which suits you the best.
Working Holiday Maker (WHM)
The Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program is a reciprocal program that allows young adults from selected countries to visit Australia for an initial 12-month holiday during which time they are permitted to undertake short-term work and study. There are two sub-classes of Working Holiday Visa, the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462).
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM)
The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme allows people from Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste to work in unskilled, low-skilled, and semi-skilled jobs in rural and regional Australia for up to 3 years. You can join the PALM scheme, which includes the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS), through a single application.