Want to study in Australia? You’ll get unforgettable experiences! It’s fact. The study and work combo in Australia is a unique experience opportunity for any exchange student. It is curriculum, independence and, above all, wisdom.
Whoever has been has no doubt: Australia is amazing. There you will live with people from all over the world, understand different cultures, life and inner change lessons.
And it’s not hard to understand why.
Have you even thought how amazing this experience can be? Living in one of the best countries to live in the world, honing a practically universal language, and working on a kind of activity you never even imagined before.
Luggage that can bring a lot of personal and professional possibilities (of course!)
Visa to work in Australia: which one is the most suitable?
To study and work in Australia, you must apply for a work permit student visa. Yes! The name is “student”, but it is the one that will guarantee work permits if you are enrolled in a course over 14 weeks and have a minimum workload of 20 hours per week. You are advised to submit your visa – with the required documentation – 60 to 90 days prior to departure. This means that to start the process, the same indicated, is up to 6 months.
What do I need to study and work in Australia?
As already mentioned, to work in Australia, you must be enrolled for 14 weeks or more in a course of up to 20 hours per week and you can combine this time by working up to 40 hours per week. During the holidays is allowed to work 40 hours per week.
I have a boyfriend and would like to take as a dependent. It’s possible?
Yes, but the more you can prove that this relationship is genuine – read stable – the more likely you are to succeed in this process.
Is it necessary to do the relationship proofs in case of taking dependent?
Yes! The dependent needs to submit the same evidence, but the financial requirement is lower.
Can I bring children as dependents? Can they study there?
Yes you can! From 0 to 5 years of age the country does not require you to enroll young people in any institution, but if you work part-time, for example, you can link children to the so-called Kindergarten. From the age of 5, enrollment in a regular school is compulsory and, in both situations, tuition is paid.
Can my dependent work? And how many hours?
The working time is the same as that of the applicant: 20 hours per week during the course period and 40 hours per week during the vacation period. The situation only changes if the “main” exchange student is in Australia to study for a master’s degree. In this case, the dependent may work fulltime.
Understand in our full Australian visa post, the documents + criteria required by the Australian consulate to have the visa approved. Don’t take it easy and start organizing this process now. Without the visa you do not board and guaranteeing approval is a peace of mind!
Best cities to study and work in Australia
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and the list is just beginning. There are countless cities – all with the highest quality of life seal – that you can choose to exchange in Australia. But when we say that this is an important point to decide, it is because even though they are similar in climate, Australia’s cities allow for different experiences, costs and possibilities.
Melbourne, for example, was considered for seven years in a row the best city to live in the world (and who competes with that title?). This means that its tourism potential is high and that the vacancies in the hotel sector are the most indicated. The gastronomy also thrives there with the presence of renowned schools in the area and restaurants from all over the world. You know where to go if your dream is to be a chef, don’t you?
Sydney is metropolis of opportunity. That is, it offers jobs in the most different areas, on the condition that you strive to look for a job. But since every bonus has a burden, the city can also be one of the most expensive to live in. The tip is to look further areas of the Center to live. This effort considerably reduces costs.
How about Brisbane, the city of the sun? This is the right choice for those who hate winter, rain or even cloudy weather. There are 300 days of sunshine a year and a climate that pleases those who enjoy the cultural life outdoors.
Hopefully this short article can provide a useful description for those who want to continue their studies or work in Australia.
Article prepared in cooperation with Easy Australia – study in Australia.
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