Visa conditions can sometimes be confusing – let our team help you!
Visa holders can do any kind of work in any occupation however there are restraints on the duration that they may work for one employer.
Visa holders are limited to a six month employment period in the one location as a general rule
The six month rule:
- Can not be employed at one location for more than 6 months, without prior permission in writing from the Department (this can only be provided in limited circumstances – ask us!).
- The six months starts from the day the employee starts to work
- The six months are based on calendar months, not hours worked.
- There are some exemptions, see below.
What are some of the exemptions:
- The work is in tourism and hospitality these include:
- Hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, or backpacker hostel, Café, restaurant, takeaway food shop or catering premises, Pub, tavern club or bar other hospitality or accommodation business, tourism business
- The work is in health, food processing, health, aged and disability care and childcare, agriculture, plant and animal cultivation or natural disaster recovery anywhere in Australia.
- The work is in the fishing and pearling, tree farming and felling, construction or mining sectors in Northern Australia.
- For others ask us!
- Employee changes their location of work these include:
- Working from home, working remotely, working from a different location for the same business, being self-employed (if they are not solely providing business services to a business.)
FAQ’s:
- How many Working Holiday Visas can I have?
- Up to three (passport held dependent) if you meet the eligibility criteria (ask us)
- Is there an age limit for this visa?
- Yes, in most cases 30. You must apply before your 30th birthday. However,there are some passport holders allowed to be up to 35 (ask us)
- What are the current department lodgement fees?
- $650.00 as at current.
- Can you study on this visa?
- Yes, you may study for up to four months
- Can I travel to and from Australia on this visa?
- Yes, you may travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
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Visa rules can be confusing, but PR Migration is here to simplify the process. Whether it’s understanding work restrictions, exemptions, or planning your next steps, our team is ready to assist.
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