Australia: Working Holiday Visa (Digital Nomad Visa)

Though not technically a remote work visa, younger digital nomads from certain countries can go to Australia and work remotely, as well as work for local employers, with a Working Holiday Visa.

Benefits

Introduction

A Working Holiday Visa is a great way to explore Australia while working to fund your travels. You can also study on this visa, for up to 4 months.

Along with working for local businesses there, you also have the right to work remotely in Australia or to freelance for Australian clients. 

If you fulfil the requirements (like spending 3 months each year working for specified employers), you can extend this visa for up to 3 years.

Internet Speed

Fixed broadband: 77.88 Mbps download/23.79 Mbps upload

Mobile: 118.24 Mbps download/16.68 Mbps upload

Cost of living

No. 11 globally 

Requirements

$3,875 bank balance 

Return plane ticket

Applicant must be 30 years old or younger and a citizen of one of the following countries to qualify: Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, or United Kingdom.

Applicant can be 35 years old or younger if a citizen of Canada, France, or Ireland. 

Fees

Application Process

Apply online 

Most applications are processed within 4 or 5 months.

Documents Required

Other documents may be required.

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