Can visitors apply for jobs in Australia?

Visitors cannot work or seek employment while visiting the country on an Australia Visitor visa. The visitor visa is strictly meant for tourism purposes. However, you can apply for the Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) to work in Australia while enjoying your vacations in Australia. The Subclass 462 visa holders can apply for both full-time and part-time jobs in Australia.

 

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What is the Work and Holiday visa in Australia?

The Australian Work and Holiday Visa allows Indian visitors to take up employment while being on holiday in Australia. Visitors from India, China, and Vietnam aged between 18 and 30 years can apply for this visa to work and earn in Australia while visiting the country as a tourist. Recently, Australia launched a new visa ballot process for the Work and Holiday program 2024-25 for Indians and has allotted 1000 slots for applicants from India.

 

The details of the Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) are listed in the table below:

Visa Type	Age	Maximum Stay allowed	Minimum Requirements	Validity	Cost
First Work and Holiday visa	18-30 years	12 months	Passport from an eligible country	Apply for a second visa if eligibility is met	AUD 650
Second Work and Holiday visa	18-30 years	12 months	Completed 3 months of specified work, Passport from eligible country	Apply for a third visa if eligibility is met	AUD 650
Third Work and Holiday visa	18-30 years	12 months	Completed 6 months of specified work, Passport from eligible country	N/A	AUD 650

 

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List of work visas in Australia

Australia offers a wide range of work permits for permanent and temporary foreign workers. Foreign professionals with a valid job offer willing to migrate and work in Australia can apply for one of the following work visas:

 

Temporary Work Visas in Australia

• Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa
• Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist Visa)

 

Permanent Work Visas in Australia

• Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187)
• Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
• Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
• Distinguished Talent visa (Subclass 858)

 

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