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Applying for a Second Year Working Holiday Visa in Australia: A Guide
Jesko, a roofer currently working on the Sunshine Coast, recently submitted his application for the second year Working Holiday Visa (WHV) in Australia. His experience provides a useful insight into the process and requirements for those considering applying.
To be eligible for a second WHV, you must complete at least 88 days of specified work during your first WHV period. This work must be in approved regional or rural industries such as agriculture, mining, construction, or certain other sectors outlined by the Australian government.
The 88 days of specified work are a core eligibility criterion for the second WHV application. These days can be accumulated over a continuous or cumulative period within the first year. For instance, if you work 30 hours within a workweek, you complete 7 days towards the 88 days required for the second year visa.
To apply, you need a valid passport and a bank statement showing at least 5,000 Australian Dollars. The application process is straightforward and approval usually takes 4-6 weeks.
It's important to note that you can work as much as you like, but not for more than 6 months with the same employer. You can also study for up to 4 months and enter and exit the country as many times as you like within that year.
The visa costs around 400€. After completing the 88 days, you can travel, start a new job, or do whatever you want. The visa is valid for 1 year from the date of entry.
If you complete the 88 days of specified work, you can apply for a second year WHV. The application for the Working Holiday Visa is done online through the Australian Visa platform. The exact regions that qualify for specified work can be found on the official government website.
Jesko encourages readers to comment with more specific questions or knowledge about the topic. He returned to Germany and found out about the Covid visa, allowing him to apply for the 1st year WHV again until the end of 2022. His job as a roofer qualifies him for his next year WHV.
Here's a summary of the required specified work duration, eligible work types, and location requirements for each visa stage:
| Visa Stage | Required Specified Work Duration | Eligible Work Types (examples) | Location Requirement | |-------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------| | First WHV | N/A | Any job allowed by first WHV visa | Anywhere in Australia | | Second WHV | At least 88 days (3 months) | Agriculture, mining, construction, fishing | Regional/rural Australia | | Third WHV | 179 days (approx. 6 months) | Same industries as above | Regional/rural Australia |
Remember, the main focus for a second Working Holiday Visa application is proving completion of 88 days of approved specified work in designated regional areas during your initial visa period. Good luck with your application!
[1] - Official Australian Government Website [2] - Jesko's personal blog [3] - Working Holiday Maker program overview [4] - Working Holiday Maker visa conditions [5] - Designated regional areas for specified work
- To gain eligibility for a second Working Holiday Visa in Australia, you need to complete at least 88 days of approved specified work in designated regional areas during your initial visa period, as Jesko demonstrated while working as a roofer.
- After you complete the 88 days of specified work, you can travel, start a new job, or change your lifestyle, just like Jesko did, and apply for the second year Working Holiday Visa through the Australian Visa platform, while ensuring your application is supported by a bank statement showing at least 5,000 Australian Dollars and a valid passport.
