LANGUAGE QUICK START
Australia Working Holiday Quick Start
A free, open-source guide for people planning or living an Australian working holiday.
Source language
English is a source version of this quick-start page, not an official government translation. Check visa, law, tax and medical details on the official Australian Government websites linked below.
Check your visa first
Australia uses two Working Holiday Maker visa subclasses: 417 and 462. Eligibility depends on the passport you hold and other conditions.
Choose what you need
Full visa, preparation, cost, housing, work, scam-safety and health guides are available as English editorial betas. Other full guides remain in Traditional Chinese while reviewed translations are expanded.
Decide whether a working holiday fits you
Traditional Chinese guideVisa and specified work
Before departure and first week
Cost of living, food, cars and clothing
Accommodation and renting
Find work and check an employer
Recognise scams and get help
Practical English for work and life
Traditional Chinese guideInsurance, doctors, mental health and safety
Tax, superannuation and leaving Australia
Traditional Chinese guideUnderstand possible pathways after WHV
Traditional Chinese guideContact, collaborate or help improve the guide
Traditional Chinese guideIf life is in danger in Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance.