The Australia Working Holiday Visa program is a mutual arrangement between Australia and the government of Pakistan. It enables eligible young Australian citizens and New Zealand citizens to holiday, work and experience a culture that’s truly unique to the rest of the world.

Despite tough New Zealand immigration rules Australia and New Zealand are the preferred destinations of most Pakistani visa aspirants. Australia and New Zealand both have a lot to offer, from some of the world’s best educational institutions to a diverse society that guarantees an exciting quality of life for its residents, whether you choose to live in one of the big cities or in smaller, rural locations.

Visas and Citizenship

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO VISA AND CITIZENSHIP PROCESSING AT ISLAMABAD

The Department of Home Affairs section at the Australian High Commission no longer processes Australian visa applications and will not respond to enquiries regarding visa and citizenship matters.

Any visa application lodged at this office but not yet finalised has been transferred to another processing location.  To check the status of your visa or citizenship application, or otherwise to contact the Department, please refer to the information at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/contact-us.

To find information regarding other related services available in your country, such as the nearest Australian Biometric Collection Centre or panel physician, you can select a country on the following web-page: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/contact-us/offices-and-locations/list.

The High Commission is unable to provide responses on visa, citizenship or customs enquiries. Visit the Department of Home Affairs website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au or call the Home Affairs Global Service Centre number on +61 2 6196 0196, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (local