Plans of holidaying in Australia and also supplementing one's income? One can get hold of Australian Working Holiday Visa which allows causal as well as short term work. One can apply online for Working Holiday Visa.

What are the criteria to qualify for the Australian Working Holiday Visa?

• One must be between the ages 18 to 30 years.
• The applicant must hold a valid passport from a country which also has reciprocal Working Holiday Visa facility. Certain health as well as character requirements have to be met.

What does Australian Working Holiday Visa entail?

The Australian Working Holiday Visa is valid for period of 12 months from the time of initial entry. The user of this visa is free to travel to and fro from Australia during this period.

The Working holiday visa holders can work up to a period of 6 months and study and be trained for about 4 months with each respective employer. One can also apply for an extension of 12 months working. Holiday visa can be issued in case one has undertaken 3 months of required seasonal work in regional area.

Other Work Visas

• Australian work visa- This is aimed at individuals with specific skills and allowed to work and contribute to the Australian economy. This visa permits the applicants to obtain sponsorship from employers and nomination under one of the participating State Migrations Plans while giving preference for processing of applications.  
• Ø Australian skilled independent visa- This happens to be a permanent residency for those who possess the requisite qualifications as well as skills that are in demand. Those who clear the points test do not require sponsorship.
• Skill Sponsored visa- Those who do not qualify for the skilled independent visa can be 

sponsored by a relative who is living or a Territory government or participating State.

• Skilled Regional Sponsored visa- Individuals who are willing to live in a particular region of Australia and sponsored can apply for this visa.
• 457 Work visas- The temporary business visa or the 457 work visa allows skilled workers to work on a temporary basis in Australia in case they are sponsored by an employer.
• Employment Nomination Scheme- This scheme allows employers in Australia to sponsor workers who are highly skilled to live as well as work on permanent basis in Australia.