How To Travel and Work in Australia

Australia is a popular destination for expatriates.People who enjoy the climate, culture and communities are more likely to seek temporary or permanent employment in the country.If you want to work in Australia, you will need to find an employment scheme that sponsors your work visa.Depending on your nationality, there are different options.If you get a visa, you will be awarded points based on your qualifications.You may want to get a travel visa to visit Australia in the meantime, because the process can take anywhere from 3 months to 18 months.You can learn how to travel and work in Australia.

Step 1: To find out how to get a passport, visit your country's state department website.

Some passport processes can take between 3 and 6 months to receive, so you should start the process as soon as possible.

Step 2: Australian immigration rules on foreign workers can be found at www.immi.gov.au/skilled.

To find out what rights immigrant workers are afforded, go to www.immi.gov.au.

Step 3: You have to apply for a visitor visa.

If you are going on a short-term trip to Australia, you will need to prove you have an ETA before you board the plane.It can be used for up to 3 months.The visa will cost 20 dollars.At www.eta.immi.gov.au you can apply.If you currently hold another type of visa, or you are applying for a new visa after an existing one expires, you may have to appear in person at an Australian consulate to apply.

Step 4: If you are from a European country, you can apply for an eVisitor visa to visit Australia.

You have to apply for it outside of Australia in order to use it.To apply for an evisitor, visit www.immi.gov.au.There will be charges.

Step 5: If you want to stay for more than 3 months, apply for a tourist visa.

This visa can be applied for inside or outside of Australia.Up to 12 months of travel can be granted.To apply for a tourist visa, visit www.ecom.immi.gov.au.Some nationalities can't submit an online application.You will need to visit an Australian embassy.

Step 6: You have to apply for a working holiday visa.

The visa is only available to people who are between the ages of 18 and 30.It will allow you to travel, work and study for up to 12 months.People from the UK and other European countries should apply for a subclass 415 visa to gain short term employment in Australia.You can stay and work for 12 months, study for up to 4 months and also work during this period with this visa.To get applications and learn how to complete them, visit www.immi.gov.au.People from all over the world can apply for a visa.You can only work with one employer for up to 6 months on this visa, which is similar to the subclass 415 visa.Visit www.immi.gov.au to download applications and learn how to apply.

Step 7: You can find an employer that will sponsor your visa.

If you are a skilled worker, you should begin looking for employment sponsorship 3 to 6 months in advance of your trip to Australia.There are many ways to find sponsored employment.Get in touch with a recruiter in Australia to find a position.Recruiters can be found through internet searches, and you may have to pay for their services.If you have a highly specialized profession listed on the SOL, this is a good idea.There is an online job board for work in Australia.If you sign in, you will be allowed to look for job boards.

Step 8: The SOL is a list of skilled occupations.

You are more likely to get a sponsored or independent work visa if you are a professional working in one of the fields.Medical, engineering and computer professions are some of the most common.The most up to date SOL can be found at www.immi.gov.au.There are international companies that have bases in Australia.If you apply for a job in one of the companies, you can go through training in Australia or work in an Australian office.There are jobs in large Australian companies.Companies that can afford the visa costs are more likely to hire international employees.Search for new jobs often and keep in contact with the companies.

Step 9: You need to apply for a business visa.

Entrepreneurs and investors who want to enhance the Australia economy can apply for business visas.For a short time, you can apply for a visa to train or conduct business.If you are planning a business visit, you will need to apply for an eVisitor visitor visa before you can be granted a subclass 962 visa.To find out how to apply, visit www.immi.gov.au.If you are not eligible for an eVisitor, you will need to apply for a short stay business visa.There is a link to apply for a visa.

Step 10: Attend an event about skills.

Individuals with specialized skills are sought out by the Australian government.You can look for employment at one of these events.You may need to travel to another country to attend the fair.You can find a list of upcoming events at www.immi.gov.au.

Step 11: There is a skilled independent visa that can be used for permanent residency.

The visa888-607-888-607-3166 is only available to people under the age of 50 who are able to demonstrate that they have a skill that is in demand in Australia.This type of visa can take up to 18 months to receive, and is particularly sought after by people in the medical field.