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Work Australia
BUNAC USA now offers two exciting programs to Australia! The Youth from the US program (the 416 visa) allows you to work and travel for up to four months, and the new Work and Holiday program (462 Visa) allows you to work and travel for up to twelve months!
Youth from the US Program (416 Visa)
This visa allows participants to work for up to four months. This is a perfect option for Gap Year students (between high school and university), or those who only have a short time to spend in Australia.
Work and Holiday Program (462 Visa)
The 462 Visa allows eligible American citizens a stay of up to 12 months in Australia. BUNAC offers an arrivals package which goes a step beyond the basic visa by providing a full range of services and benefits for the duration of your stay so that you have the security of knowing that you are not on your own in a foreign country.
How the programs work
Youth from the US (416 Visa)
The Australian sponsor is BUNAC’s subsidiary, International Exchange Programs (IEP). The program is administered in the USA by BUNAC on behalf of International Exchange of North America (IENA) which in turn sponsors Australian student exchanges to the USA. The special ‘416’ Visa gives you a great deal of flexibility. You can take any job anywhere in Australia; you can pre-arrange your job or look after arrival – it’s your choice.
At the end of the four months, you may want to apply to change your status to visitor. This allows you to stay for an additional three months to travel but you are not able to work. The cost of the three month visitor visa is currently A$215.
Download an application for this program.
You can also view more detailed information by clicking on the various tabs above.
Work and Holiday Program (462 Visa)
BUNAC and IEP also offer an arrivals package for Americans choosing to do the 12 month Work and Holiday program. There are no restrictions on the type of job you can do on this visa, but you can only work for each employer for up to six months. To view information and download an application for this new program click here.
BOTH Work Australia programs offer the following:
- Free choice of arrival date to enter Australia
- Special flight deals available through co-operating travel companies. Call BUNAC for information
- Access to the exclusive IEP online member’s lounge where you can apply for a tax file number, set up an Australian bank account, request an Australian mobile number, search for jobs and accommodation, talk to other participants and much more
- Discounted, comprehensive worldwide travel insurance
- Free shuttle bus transfer from Sydney or Melbourne airport to your two nights accommodation, breakfast included
- NEW! Exciting selection of add-on arrival itineraries designed to combine practical job training with the best of Australia’s sights
- Sydney and Melbourne Resource Centers including advice and assistance from IEP staff on job and accommodation hunting, 24 hour emergency IEP assistance and discounted domestic travel options
- IEP Job Service including guaranteed job offer for casual work in the Sydney area
- Arrival Orientation including Welcome Pack with handbook, maps and discount coupons
- Online member’s lounge
- Phonecard with A$5 credit and SIM card
- Lonely Planet guidebook to Australia
- Sydney Arrivals - 1 year YHA membership.