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As of October 2007 is now possible for US students to apply for the 1 year working holiday visa for Australia.

VISA FIRST process working holiday visas on behalf of the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship in the United States and worldwide organising over 30,000 working visas every year in just 48 hours *.

Call Visa First to book your visa now on low - call 866 772 9245. All visa applicants will be eligible to our arrival services in our Sydney working holiday arrival centre where we offer a guaranteed job service for working holiday makers. You can also book long term apartment accommodation on arrival in our office or hostel accommodation pre-arrival.

Why Use Visa First?

1. Visa First will ensure fast and hassle-free processing of your visa application within 48 hours* straight to your email address without you having to submit your passport**!
2. Visa First are the only company with an online visa status engine to allow you to check on the status of your visa 24/7: Click here..
3. Over 30,000 people use us every year to organize their working holiday visas. We know what we’re doing!
4. We organize everything you need from bank accounts and jobs to hostels, see below.
5. We provide a jobs and accommodation orientation every day in our Sydney Office to get you jobs and find you an apartment/house to live in as soon as possible. (This is followed by a free drinks session which is typically attended by 50+ other backpackers like yourself. It’s a great way to meet fellow travellers)
6. We not only organize this visa but also every other visa you need on your way i.e. China, Nepal, India, Vietnam, Mongolia, Long stay Thailand, New Zealand.
7. You can now organize your visa over the phone with our team in just 8 minutes** or by completing a form and returning it to us by post.
8. Every year we have customers looking to extend their stay in Australia. We can organize a sponsorship/migration visa for our visa customers allowing them to stay longer.

* The 48 hours processing is subject to Terms and Conditions. ** In this case it is recommended that you submit a copy of your passport by fax or email.

HOW TO APPLY APPLY BY PHONE * NEW: INSTANT VISA REGISTRATION
In an effort to make it as easy as possible for you to apply, our team can now also book your visa over the phone in just 5 minutes saving you time and effort.

* Click here to check for our working hours in your local time
(please have your passport and credit card ready)

SPECIAL OFFER Monday 01st October
The first 50 customers to book their Australian working holiday visa by phone today will get a free:

• Work and travel orientation on arrival
• Jobs List on arrival
• Backpacker Recruitment List on arrival
• Apartment/house locator service

Valued at over €220/£150

Request a call:
Click here and chat with our visa team live and request a call back to book your visa.

Apply By Post
Request an application form on this website and then post it into your nearest VISA FIRST location either in Ireland or the UK.
Please note that this will take longer than a phone application as we will need time to receive your application form.


Visa First provide a one-stop shop for the working holiday maker leaving for Australia:

• We process your Australian Working Holiday visa in just 48 hours*! Click here.
• Secondly Traveltowork can open up Australian bank accounts on your behalf before you arrive! Click here.
• Register for a Tax File Number before you leave or pay 48% tax in Australia! Click here.
• We can assist you in claiming your tax back before you leave for Australia! Click here.
• We can provide you with an Australian mobile SIM card along with instructions for unblocking your phone. Click here.
• You can now transfer money to Australia before you go and while you are there Click here.
• Apply for the Extension service also before you go. Click here
• Register for your Construction/Bar Work Course. Click here
• Book your Australian hostel before you leave. Click here

* The 48 hours processing is subject to Terms and Conditions.