louisesteph23 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm a newbie to Poms in Oz! My boyfriend and I are wanting to come over to Australia on a WHV in March 2013. If anyone can provide any advice or info to us that would be great! Such as; what jobs do you have to apply for and how do you apply? how much do you need in savings if your going over and staying with family? are job sponsorships offered often after the 12 months? etc etc. Thanks in advance :biggrin: Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Longtime Lurker Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 This link gives you some information and others who have more information will be along shortly no doubt. http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/49whm.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisesteph23 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 thanks! the link was helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Longtime Lurker Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/ http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/obligations.htm Here is a little more; you will find it easy to apply on the DIAC website - visa companies will charge extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisesteph23 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 ahh thats great thanks! I'ts all very daunting but exciting at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I'm a newbie to Poms in Oz! My boyfriend and I are wanting to come over to Australia on a WHV in March 2013. If anyone can provide any advice or info to us that would be great! Such as; what jobs do you have to apply for and how do you apply? how much do you need in savings if your going over and staying with family? are job sponsorships offered often after the 12 months? etc etc. Thanks in advance :biggrin: Louise You can apply for any jobs you fancy and you apply in the same way as you. Would ever apply for a job. You will not be asked to prove your available funds, but would suggest you bring as much as you can. Whether you might get a sponsorship depends upon whether you re in skilled occupations or not, but no most who holders will leave at the end of the visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisesteph23 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 You can apply for any jobs you fancy and you apply in the same way as you. Would ever apply for a job. You will not be asked to prove your available funds, but would suggest you bring as much as you can. Whether you might get a sponsorship depends upon whether you re in skilled occupations or not, but no most who holders will leave at the end of the visa. Oh great that is good to know! Do you happen to know of any websites tha would be good to look for jobs on? We are planning on staying with my parents over there as they are moving over in Jan 2013 so at least we have somewhere to stay. My boyfriend is in skilled occupations but unforunately I'm not I currently work for a Bank. Thanks for your help :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 We have an entire section in here for WHV stuff. http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/backpacking-whv/ It has some useful threads. I'll move this one there also now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisesteph23 Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 We have an entire section in here for WHV stuff. http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/backpacking-whv/ It has some useful threads. I'll move this one there also now Thank you very much! Really appreciate your help I best get reading!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisesteph23 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 does anybody know when you are asked to provide proof of sufficient funds on a WHV to support your trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 does anybody know when you are asked to provide proof of sufficient funds on a WHV to support your trip? Usually on arrival although it tends to be done randomly so you would be unlucky if they chose you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickachu Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Quick question. Do you need any vaccinations to go to Aus from the UK, or is it just the ones you get as a kid in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisesteph23 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Usually on arrival although it tends to be done randomly so you would be unlucky if they chose you ohhh right, not going until March 2013 so I will definately have the funds then, I just wasn't sure if they ask for proof when applying for the visa which I wanted to do this week! So would I need like a bank statement on arrival? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisesteph23 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Quick question. Do you need any vaccinations to go to Aus from the UK, or is it just the ones you get as a kid in the UK? http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/australasia/australia.shtml I dont know whether that link will be useful to you?! Never even crossed my mind about vaccinations so I best get researching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 You don't need any vaccinations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nitrox121 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 i never got asked to prove funds and the backpackers ive met on my travels havent either...id say youd have to be pretty unlucky. but take a bank statement anyway just to prove you have initial funds to sustain yourself and pay for a ticket home if you have only got a one way ticket. i think its 5000$ which is approx £3500 youll love it! i am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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