Apply for qualification
1. Applicants must be over 18 and under 31, and hold a valid Taiwan Province passport (with ID card number).
2. Stay in Australia for the main purpose of vacation within a period of not more than one year.
3. Family members or partners are not allowed to go with them, unless they hold other valid visas.
4. Apply 12 months before you plan to go to Australia.
5. Be healthy and have no criminal record.
function of working holiday visa
validity: valid for one year after visa application. The official opening date of the visa is the first day of entry into Australia, and you can freely enter and leave Australia within 12 months after the visa is opened.
restriction:
1. Work under the same employer for no more than 6 months.
2. You can take a study or training course within 4 months.
Australia is special: extension of working holiday application
Qualifications: You can apply for a one-year second visa after the first-year visa ends if you have worked in a specific area (some remote areas) or a specific project (such as some factories and farms) in Australia for more than three months and obtained the certificate.
how much money do you want to take to Australia?
A month is about AUD 1 yuan. However, in the first three months, because you may not find a job and you are a stranger, you may spend some money. Therefore, it is safer to prepare more than AUD 2,5 ~ 3,.
You can refer to the following Australian price levels to calculate the amount you may have to prepare and how long it will take you to find a job.
Australian price level: (Australian dollars)
Accommodation (backpacking inn)
AUD 2-3
Pasta
AUD 7-1
McDonald's
AUD 8-12
Cook by yourself
AUD 2-5
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Pre-departure planning: You can refer to some travel books or backpackers' experience to plan your own travel and work plans. With a short-term subtotal, you will be more flustered and know more about this country. Here are a few planning tips for everyone.
1. which city is the first stop? We must consider the season of departure, air ticket price, local transportation, price and salary, and so on, and see where to go is the most advantageous for us.
2. Travel route arrangement: You can consider your travel route arrangement from three aspects
(1) Climate. In some areas, it is chilly in winter, or it is in the rainy season. If you go there, you should evaluate yourself to avoid acclimatization.
(2) Work, some of which are seasonal, such as the farm work that backpackers do most often, and harvest only at certain times.
(3) festivals, if you can experience local celebrations or large-scale activities when traveling, it will be the best memory.
Exchange local currency, traveler's checks and loans
1. Exchange currency
Not every bank in Taiwan Province can exchange Australian dollars. At present, there are two banks that can exchange Australian dollars: Zhaofeng Bank and Taiwan Bank.
It is recommended to observe the exchange rate before going abroad and buy at the low exchange rate, which will be more favorable!
2. Traveler's checks
If you are worried about the safety of carrying cash, you can choose traveler's checks. Remember to sign the traveler's checks you buy, and then write down the number (usually serial number) on each traveler's check. The advantage of travel expenses is that you can call the bank to cancel the exchange when you lose it.
3. Loans
The Youth Federation provides "Youth Overseas Life Experience Project Loans". Anyone who is over 2 years old and under 31 years old and has no criminal record can apply to corporate banks in Taiwan Province. It is best to have a financial plan before applying for a loan, so as not to encounter greater financial difficulties when you come back from your trip.
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prepare documents
1. Passport
Remember to write down your passport number and date of issuance before you leave. It is best to prepare a photocopy of your passport and two 2-inch headshots for emergencies.
2. International driver's license and Taiwan Province driver's license
With the original passport, original driver's license, original ID card, two two-inch headshots and the cost of production, 25 yuan can apply for an international driver's license at various supervision stations, and the validity period can last for 3 years.
It is stipulated in Australia that you can drive with an "international driver's license+domestic driver's license" within one year after the visa expires, so you should carry both driver's licenses with you to avoid trouble when the police make a spot check.
3. YHA card
The membership card issued by the International Youth Hostel Federation has cooperated with many hotels and passengers and can enjoy discounts. Therefore, it is best to show YHA card before booking or purchasing tickets to see if there is any discount.
4. VIP Backpackers card
VIP backpackers card is jointly issued by many inns, and there may be discounts on accommodation and signing up for tour groups, but it is not as practical as YHA card.
5. international student identity card (ISIC)
Before going abroad, you must apply for international student identity card in Taiwan Province. This card has many advantages, such as buying tickets, visiting scenic spots, watching movies, participating in tour groups, etc., and you can also enjoy overseas peace insurance, which can even be used as a calling card.
6. IYTC
The function of this card is similar to that of international student identity card, but it is restricted to people under 25.
suitcases and backpacks: suitcases and backpacks are backpackers' closest friends when they are away from home. It's best to choose lightweight, sturdy and durable ones, so as not to break down during the trip, and then the actions will become awkward.
clothes: the climate in Australia is contrary to that in Taiwan Province. In winter in Taiwan Province, it is a hot summer in Australia, and when it is unbearable in Taiwan Province, a cold wind is blowing in Australia! However, Australia is a vast country, and the climate may vary greatly from place to place. The following suggestions on dressing are for reference only, or should be based on the local temperature.
In addition, the shoes should be easy to take and wear-resistant, and there will be a lot of walking during the work trip! And don't forget to bring an extra pair of slippers or sandals.
during the season
wear clothes that are light, warm and easy to put on and take off in
spring
September-November
. It may be hot in the morning and suddenly cold at night. It is recommended to wear thin long sleeves (both thick and thin) with a slightly thicker coat outside. Short-sleeved shorts in December and February in summer, but don't forget to bring two more windproof and warm clothes, which may be cold at night. Clothes that are light, warm and easy to put on and take off in autumn from March to May. It may be hot in the morning and suddenly cold at night. It is recommended to wear thin long sleeves (both thick and thin) with a slightly thicker coat outside. Wearing onion in winter from June to August
Australia often turns on the heating in winter. If you wear sanitary clothes inside, it will be extremely hot when you enter the house. It is recommended to wear short sleeves inside and thick long sleeves and thick coats outside.
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Check your teeth and get your hair cut: It's very expensive to see your teeth in Australia. It costs about 2 Australian dollars to see a doctor. It's best to have a good check-up in Taiwan Province first! Australia's haircut is more expensive than Taiwan Province's, but foreigners' heads are different from those of Asians, and people are often dissatisfied with it. It's best to have a haircut in Taiwan Province first to avoid ruining your good mood.
insurance: it is recommended to take out travel insurance for such a long time, so as to ensure peace of mind and take care of accidents during the trip.
Design resume: English resume will be used when looking for a job in Australia. I suggest that you design it in Taiwan Province first, and it will be smoother when you find a job. You can write about some special interests and abilities, which can attract people's attention during the interview.
Customs entry regulations: Australia is a closed continent. In order to protect the local ecology, the customs are particularly strict.
Articles that cannot be carried:
Milk and egg foods, non-canned meat foods, fresh fruits, seeds, flowers, Chinese herbal medicines, and live animals and plants
Articles to be declared:
Food (tea, coffee, snacks, spices, dried beans, dried fruits, etc.)
Animal-related products (shells, honey, etc. Fishing equipment, etc.)
Booking transportation tickets: please refer to "Australia-Transportation"
Applying for a language school: please refer to "Australia-Learning"
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Necessary items Check List
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Items
Remarks passport, national driver's license, international driver's license, international student identity card and YHA card. E-ticket photocopy, language school registration and certification, tuition receipt, emergency contact information, medical records of special diseases, money and cash should be taken with you, and you can bring a credit card in case of emergency. Mobile phones in Australia and Taiwan Province use the same system, and you can directly use Taiwan Province mobile phones, and you can change SIM cards to take medicines such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, tiger balm, anti-mosquito liquid, etc.
Remember to keep the medicine packaging if you carry medicines. For customs inspection, please refer to
Australia-Daily Information
Toilets, facial cleanser, toothpaste, toothbrush, shower gel, etc. Remember that it is not necessary to bring an extra battery laptop, but sometimes you can book tickets and find a job online, which is quite convenient! Daily necessities: sanitary napkins (more expensive in Australia), sunscreen lotion, sunscreen clothing, hair bands, chopsticks, hair dryers, combs, razors, etc.