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In order to be eligible for a WHV in Australia I had to meet a few simple requirements. Depending what your Passport Issuing Country is, the requirements may vary. When researching details about the WHV I found the information online conflicting and confusing and it took
me awhile to get all of the details straight to figure out just what my first steps should be.
Passport Issuing Country-There are 11 countries in the world which are eligible for a WHV down under. Being a Canadian has proved to be a great advantage because not only are Canadians eligible for a 1 year WHV, but they are also eligible to reapply for a 2nd Working Holiday year! The Australian Government states that you must however, work for one employer for a minimum of 3 consecutive months before you are eligible to apply for your second year. There is an additional form in which your employer must sign to prove this.
Money, Money, Money-It is advisable to hold a minimum bank balance of $5000 AUD before entering the country. This gives the government security that you will be able to leave the country when your time is up, and that you will be able to support yourself throughout your stay. Through forum research online, I had discovered that some Australian Government officials will ask for proof of this bank balance upon arrival into the country. Wanting to avoid any unneccessary glitches or delays I had my bank in Canada write me a reference letter stating all of my bank details to confirm the $5000. In my experience, no officials asked for the proof. The cost of the WHV is $300 CAD.
Personal Records- There are several questions on the application about your medical issues/criminal records. If you have no problems here, you should have, well.. no problems!
Restrictions-It states on the WHV application that work can be accepted once in Australia, however there are some restrictions about the type of work you can accept, and the areas in which you can work. For example, it is restricted to work within the greater Sydney area. It is also restriced to use the WHV for working only. The WHV is intended to be used for tourists whose main goal is to travel, not work. Although you can work with this visa it should not be your primary reason. If your primary reason is to work, you are better off obtaining a Work Visa. This holds different requirements.
Tax File Number (TFN)- All persons working in Australia require a TFN. If you are a foreigner like me, you can only apply for a TFN when you are actually IN Australia. Some agencies offer to get the TFN for you before you get there, however they actually cannot get it for you any faster, and it costs you more in the end. Your TFN usually takes 10-28 days for you to receive after application, however many travellers do not have a mailing address. I have heard there are some agencies which will act as a PO Box for a small fee. I would advise you to apply for your TFN online to be environmentally friendly, and it also saves you on postage fees. During the 28 days in which you may be awaiting your TFN, you can still work. You just need to check the box " TFN pending". It is the employers responsibility to confirm your TFN, however you should supply it to them before the 28th day of work to avoid getting taxed the maximum amount.
Hope this amalgation of my research can help someone else!
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