Australia Work Visa For Au Pair
Australia work visa for au pair is an employment visa that allows people to come to Australia to work with a relative or close family member. In this article I shall discuss the details of the Au Pair program and how to apply for it.
Australia has always been an attractive place for international au pairs as it offers a generous work visa scheme and numerous opportunities for travel. The Australian government is welcoming applications from non-Australian citizens who want to work for an employer in Australia, provided that such applicants meet certain requirements and have at least 12 years of their age or more. This post will show you how to apply for the different kinds of Australian visas for au pairs and take advantage of their immigration opportunities, including working holiday visas, student visas and permanent residency visas.
What requirements do I need to fulfil to qualify for an au pair visa?
To qualify for an Australian working holiday visa, you will need to:
- Be 18 – 30 years of age
- Be unmarried and with no children or dependents
- Meet certain health and character requirements (see text below)
- Have a certain level of English proficiency (stated as good for a 417-visa application or functional for the 462)
You also need to have never previously entered Australia using the other class of Australian working holiday visa; i.e. if you are applying for a 417, you should have never entered Australia on a 462 visa and vice versa.
Is there anything else I need before starting an application for my visa to Australia?
Yes, you will also need to have:
- An eligible passport that is valid for at least 6 months after travel.
- Approximately 5,000 AUD in savings, available if needed during a working holiday
- Enough funds to cover the costs of travel from Australia and back
- Private health insurance to cover the costs of any treatment whilst in Australia
- Documents to prove the above criteria have been met
1
2 or 3 years of undergraduate university study
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A letter of support from the government (not required for US citizens