Visas

As a student you can come to Australia on one of the following visas:

  • Working Holiday
  • Work & Holiday
  • 416 Special Program
  • Student

Enquiries about Australian visa and citizenship matters can be answered by visiting the Australian Department of Immigration & Citizenship website: www.immi.gov.au. Professional Pathways Australia is not a migration agent and any visa information provided on this website should be checked against the most recent information supplied by DIAC. Contact details for DIAC offices outside Australia can be found at: www.immi.gov.au/contacts/index.htm.

The following table summarises the visa information and requirements. For full details contact us or visit the DIAC website.

Visa Type Duration Internship conditions Paid work Study options Benefits
 
Working Holiday
12 months

6 months max with one company

Change of companies allowed after 6 months

Yes Yes Working Holiday Visas are great if you are looking to combine an internship of up to 6 months with some travel in Australia.
Reciprocal agreements exist with: the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Japan, Korea, UK, Ireland, Malta, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong, Italy, France, Belgium, Estonia and Taiwan. Check with your nearest Australian Embassy/Consulate for the latest information regarding your country of origin.
 
Work & Holiday
12 months

6 months max with one company

Change of companies allowed after 6 months

Yes Yes Working & Holiday Visas are great if you are looking to combine an internship of up to 6 months with some travel in Australia.
Countries eligible for this visa include: USA, Chile, Thailand and Turkey.
 
416 Special Program
Internship length + up 4 weeks (at DIAC's discretion) 3 or 6 months (conditions apply). 12 months for Paid Hospitality program No 20% of duration of visa This visa is particularly good if you are looking to combine a short refresher course in English course prior to commencing your internship. And if you whish to save your "Working-Holiday" visa for later on.

Professional Pathways Australia is an approved special program provider and is able to invite participants on a 416 special program visa.

 

Countries eligible for this visa include: Andorra , Argentina, Austria, Austria, Portugal, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, New Caledonia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, East Timor, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guam, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman Paraguay, Peru, Peru, Philippines, PNG, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of San Marino, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, UAE, United Kingdom, USA , Vatican City, Venezuela.

 
Student
Duration of course of study Up to 20 hours per week during course semesters; Full time holiday periods No* Yes * Student visas are not automatically granted with the 'Right to Work', so Professional Pathways Australia will need to see a copy of your Student visa prior to acceptance to ensure you are eligible to undertake an internship.
 
Transfer from Student to 416 Special Program
Student visa holders now have the option to transfer to a 416 Special Program to undertake their internship. Please contact Professional Pathways Australia for further details.
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