saboo

Hey guys

Just a quickie - does anyone know approximate times for a working holiday visa to be granted?

I'm coming off an employer sponsored 457 and going onto a working holiday while I apply for an independent skilled migration visa and am going to go back to the UK for a while to sort the working holiday (and be my brother's best man!)

Just wondering how long a working holiday visa normally takes? Would a month be safe?

Any help would be MUCH appreciated! Thanks!

goldchoccycoin

If you're a British citizen, with no chracter issues or travel to high risk countries, you could get approval within 48 hours! A month is plenty of time, even allowing for having to get a medical (if you plan to work in schools or hospitals or such like!).

Good luck!

saboo

cheers tking

yeah, I thought a month would be adequate. If I leave my current job on the 1st August I will have until 1st September, but I guess that is irrelevant really.

The worst, worst case scenario is that I would just stay at home until it is granted and have to rebook my flight back.

I had heard the longest it can take is 2-3 weeks, but I like the sound of 48 hours!

Cheers again, much appreciated - have an awesome day

goldchoccycoin

I'd apply in the internet lounge at whatever stopover airport you end up in and race your WHV home - it might just beat you!

saboo

that's hilarious. great idea!

what info do you need? is the online application really short and simple?

goldchoccycoin

You need your passport and your visa card! As well as a few other details! It's short and simple and should be quick to fill in!