How to Prepare for an Australian Working Holiday on Your Own ②｜Visa Application Steps

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“When you think of a working holiday, which country comes to mind?”

Many people probably think of Australia, often called the “holy land of working holidays.” Since Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons are the exact opposite of Japan's.

For this reason, “spending a Christmas in the middle of summer in Australia” is one of many people’s dreams.

So this time, for those aiming for an Australian working holiday, we'll walk you through the entire process from start to finish in an easy-to-understand way.

What Is a Working Holiday Visa?

Australia's working holiday visa is applied for online through the official website of the Australian immigration authority.

▶  Official Australian Immigration Website (Click here)

Below is the basic process for applying by yourself.

Steps to Apply for the Australian Working Holiday Visa

1. Create an Immigration Account

First, create a personal account on the official website of the Australian immigration authority.

2. Membership Registration

Enter the necessary personal information to complete registration.

3. Log In

Once registration is complete, log in with the account you created.

4. Visa Application

Fill in the information accurately while checking your passport.

Examples of information to enter:

• Nationality / country of travel

• Type of visa being applied for (1st / 2nd Working Holiday)

• Planned date of entry into Australia

• Personal ID number (in Japan: My Number)

• Address in English

• Mobile phone number (including country code)

5. Health and Medical History Questions

Next, answer questions about your health condition.

Main questions include:

• Whether you have stayed in another country for 3 months or more within the past 5 years

• Whether you will need medical support during your stay in Australia

• Whether you plan to work or study in a medical-related field

• Whether you plan to work or train at a childcare facility

• Whether you plan to receive 3 months or more of education or training

• Whether you have a medical history of high blood pressure, cancer, mental illness, etc.

6. Questions About Crime and Criminal Record

There are questions about your criminal history and record.
If this doesn't apply to you, select “No” for all of them.

7. Confirming the Working Holiday Rules

This is the section where you
agree (declare) to comply with Australian law and working holiday rules.

Select “Yes” for all of them.

8. Final Review of Your Information (Review)

Do a final check to make sure the information you entered exactly matches your passport.

9. Uploading Documents

Upload the following documents.

• Scanned copy of your passport

• Scanned copy of an English-language bank balance certificate

※Both must be in color.

10. Submitting Documents and Paying the Application Fee

Finally, pay the visa application fee using a credit card or debit card that supports overseas payments.

This completes the application.

Summary | Prepare Thoroughly Even for a Self-Application

This time,
we introduced how to apply for the Australian working holiday visa by yourself.

Using this article as a reference, please carefully check for input errors or missing documents so you can complete your visa application smoothly.