Australian Work Visa Options for UK and Irish Nationals

The Australia Visa Bureau provides visa services for working holidaymakers and migrants to Australia.

There are two main visa options for UK and Irish Nationals who want to work in Australia: Skilled Migration and Working Holiday Visas.

The General Skilled Migration Programme consists of a number of independent and sponsored visas designed to allow skilled workers and their families to emigrate to Australia. Skilled trades workers are in particularly high demand. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete an Online Skilled Visa Assessment.

Click Here to Complete the Skilled Visa Assessment

The Working Holiday Visa Programme is designed to allow people between 18 and 30 years of age to live, work and travel in Australia for up to 24 months. You can now apply online for a Working Holiday Visa to Australia.

Click Here to Apply Online for a Working Holiday Visa

Australian Work Visa Services

Please choose a visa option from the list below.

Skilled Migration

Australia offers a Skilled Migration Programme for UK and Irish Nationals who want to make Australia their permanent home. Emigrants need to pass a points test in order to qualify.

More Information

Online Skilled Migration Assessment

Working Holiday Visa

The Australian Working Holiday Visa gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the opportunity to work and travel in Australia for up to 24 months.