Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Visa Criteria

The main reason for coming to Australia should be to holiday and any work the WHM does should be to support themselves while they are on holiday.

The WHM should have a return ticket or sufficient funds for a return or onward fare as well as sufficient funds for the first part of their stay.

Working holiday makers are permitted a stay of 12 months from date of initial entry to Australia regardless of whether or not they spend the whole period in Australia.

Working holiday makers are permitted to do any kind of work of a temporary or casual nature. They are also allowed to study or train for up to three months.

As the main purpose of the visit is for holiday and travel, work for longer than three months with any one employer is not allowed.