Schnelle Antwort
- Apply for your 417 or 462 visa and wait for the grant.
- Save about AUD 5,000 plus your flight home.
- Buy travel insurance.
- Book flights and your first nights of accommodation.
- On arrival: get a phone or eSIM, open a bank account, apply for a TFN.
- Write an Australian style CV and start applying for jobs.
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Before you go
- Visa: see choose your visa. Allow around three months for processing.
- Money: Home Affairs suggests about AUD 5,000 to get started. Sydney and Melbourne cost more.
- Insurance: see travel insurance.
- Documents: passport, driver licence (and an International Driving Permit if it is not in English), a CV and references.
- Phone: an eSIM lets you land with data. See eSIMs.
Your first week
- Open a bank account and apply for your TFN.
- Get a fixed address for mail with our mail holding service.
- Get the tickets you need for work, such as an RSA or White Card.
- Post your CV on TAW and set up job alerts.
Want it sorted for you?
Ultimate’s working holiday arrival packages include airport pick-up, accommodation, help with your bank account, TFN and job hunting, and a social welcome to meet other travellers.
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How much money do I need for a working holiday in Australia?
Home Affairs says you usually need about AUD 5,000 plus the cost of a flight out. More is better if you start in Sydney or Melbourne.
What should I do first when I arrive?
Get a phone number, open a bank account, apply for your Tax File Number and get a fixed address for mail. Then start applying for jobs.
Official sources: Home Affairs: Working Holiday visa. Rules change, so always check the official source before you apply or sign anything.