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Living, working and traveling in Australia is different than
just being a tourist and Work and Travel: Australia is your
key to a fabulous experience. Live like a local: discover great jobs: meet fun-loving Aussies and have experiences that tourists
never get.
From July 2004 to the end of June 2005, almost 90,000 travelers
with Working Holiday Visas arrived in Australia. That's more
than 1,650 every week! Work and Travel: Australia will put you ahead of the rest, by saving your time
and trouble as you can start your job and permanent accommodation
search before you leave and by providing support when you
arrive. On the other hand, if you need a no-frills visa and want to set the rest up on your own, we can provide this option for you, too.
This program is perfect for those seeking a job to support them while they travel and experience a new country. Most jobs are in hospitality, telemarketing, sales, laboring, temping, fruit picking, and charity work as well as a range of other areas. Those with experience in professional fields may be able to find jobs in their field. Working holiday visas restrict holders to only work with one employer for periods of 6 months. Those seeking particular professional work experience placements should consider our internship programs in Australia which can be pre-arranged to suit your needs.
Eligibility
 Citizens
from the USA can receive a Youth from USA Visa, which will
allow you to work and travel in Australia up to 4 months. The
visa is open to anyone who is a US citizen (holding a US passport)
aged 18-30 inclusive. Global Experiences handles all
visa processing with the Australian Government on your behalf,
ensuring quick turnaround on your visa.
Citizens from United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Korea, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China, Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, Italy, Belgium, Estonia and Taiwan are eligible for a working holiday visa, which can be applied for at the Australian Embassy or Consulate in your country.
Program Options
 Global Experiences has two program options. The Work and Travel Package is designed for the traveler who prefers to have a bit of support when they arrive in Australia. This package includes job placement assistance and 3 nights of accommodation in a Hostel in central Sydney. This package gives you the benefits of a personalized airport pickup, orientation session and drops you off at your accommodation, as well as access to a job and travel center located in the city.
Please note the length of your stay may vary and program lengths noted herein represent the maximum amount of time permitted.
| Pricing |
Visa Only |
Work/Travel Package |
Up to 4 Months
(US applicants, price includes visa fees) |
$550 USD |
$950 USD |
Up to 12 Months
(non-US applicants, price does not include visa fees) |
N/A |
$690 USD |
| Package Includes |
| Online job search database access from when you arrive through the duration of your stay (4 or 12 months). |
| Three nights accommodation and breakfast in a superior backpacker guest house (4 dorm) |
| Airport meet and greet, harbour-side orientation, and hostel drop off |
| Comprehensive material full of important advice and tips on living, working and traveling in Australia. |
| Information about and assistance with application for a tax file number |
| Lonely Planet guidebook to Sydney (or other city if relevant) |
| Global Experiences "Australia" T-Shirt-- get noticed in a crowd! |
| Rechargeable Phone Card with $5 credit |
| Optional Pre-arranged mobile phone and phone number before you leave. |
| Access to internet and email |
| Assistance for tax and superannuation refund on departure |
| Pre-arranged Citibank for Bank Account |
| Local on the ground support in Australia |
| Access to travel consultant for discounted travel throughout Australia |
| Discounts on job training and accreditation for bar work, construction work, first aid, barista skills (coffee maker) and more! |
*You must apply for a visa at the Australian Embassy or Consulate in your country. Visa application fees do apply. As of January 2007 the cost of a Working Holiday Maker Visa to Australia was AU$185. For more details email us.
Optional Extras
- A mobile phone, or SIM card on arrival (American phones don't work in Australia, and European Phones will need an Australian SIM Card) You will receive your number before you arrive.
- Accommodation upgrades to twin share and single rooms.
- Luggage storage service
- Mail holding and forwarding service
How to Apply
 Use our online application form and you will be invoiced after confirming your eligibility. Once you have been accepted we will send you the information needed for us to apply for your visa (USA) and information about where to apply for a working holiday visa if you are from outside the US.
Total program payments are due 7 days from acceptance into the program. US Applicants with a valid passport should allow a minimum of 4 weeks from the date you submit your visa information to the date you intend to depart for Australia. Please check your local Australian Embassy about processing times for Australian working holiday maker visas. Before you leave for Australia you will receive a pre-departure pack and information about how to access the jobs database. We recommend using STA travel to arrange flights and insurance to make sure you are prepared for your time in Australia.
Need more information?
Please contact us if you have any questions at visas@globalexperiences.com or +1 877 247 3552 x2 (USA) or 800 032 2377 (UK) or use our
call back system .
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