Australia

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Situated in the Southern Hemisphere between the Pacific and Indian oceans, Australia is both the world's smallest continent and its sixth largest nation. Canberra, the capital of Australia, is located between the bigger and more significant cities of Sydney and Melbourne, which are major hubs for trade and culture. Other major urban centers include Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Several Australian cities score repeatedly among the places with the highest quality of life. The climate ranges from tropical rainforests in the north to a Mediterranean climate along the southeast coast, and dry deserts in the interior of the country. The majority of the 27 million inhabitants lives in the highly urbanized areas along the South-East coast. As a member of the G20, Australia counts among the largest economies in the world. The Commonwealth of Australia, created in 1901, is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, whose sovereign is King Charles III, represented by a Governor General. The official language is English.

Conditions of eligibility and practical arrangements

1. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • They must be between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years old at the time of application.
  • They most hold a valid Luxembourgish passport.
  • They must not be accompanied by any dependents (e.g., children).
  • They must have sufficient financial means to cover their expenses on site (min. AUD $5,000).
  • They must possess a valid return ticket or sufficient financial means to purchase one.
  • They must meet the health criteria required for obtaining a medical certificate.
  • They must have a clean criminal record
  • They must not have previously participated in Australia's Work & Travel programme.
  • They must pay the visa application fee of AUD $635.
  • They must hold a higher education degree or have successfully completed at least two (2) years of undergraduate university studies.
  • They must provide a letter from the competent government body confirming the authorization to reside in Australia under this arrangement. The letter of support can be obtained by sending a request to the following address:

Direction des affaires consulaires et des relations culturelles internationales

Assistance consulaire

9 rue du Palais de Justice

L-1841 Luxembourg

assistance.consulaire@mae.etat.lu

Please include your address, join a copy of your Luxembourg passport and any documents proving your level of education (e.g., a post-secondary diploma or transcripts of at least two consecutive years of university studies) when sending your application.

2. General and additional mandatory conditions to be metand supporting documents to be submitted: 

  • 1 completed and signed application form;
  • 2 passport photos 
  • A passport valid for at least 15 months from the date of visa issuance;
  • The visa application fee;
  • A criminal record certificate issued within at least 3 months;
  • A medical certificate;
  • A reservation for a return ticket or proof of sufficient funds to purchase one;
  •  A signed cover letter in English;
  • A CV in English;
  • Proof of sufficient financial means (min AUD $ 5,000) (bank statements or notarized deed attesting to possession of this amount);
  •  Proof of accommodation for the first 15 days (hotel reservation, or in case of private accommodation, an invitation letter of invitation with a copy of an identity document);
  • Health insurance covering the entire duration of the stay with a coverage up to EUR 30,000.

3. How to apply for a Work & Travel Visa for Australia

Luxembourg citizens must submit their application to:

Embassy of Australia in Berlin

Wallstraße 76-79

10179 Berlin, Germany

Tel: +49308800880

Email: info.berlin@dfat.gov.au

Website: https://germany.embassy.gov.au/beln/work_and_holiday.html

4. Further information

  • Work & Travel visas are issued to a maximum quota of 100 participants from Luxembourg per year.
  • The applicants will receive a long-stay, multiple-entry visa for 12 months. Extensions or changes in visa type are not possible.
  • Participants are only authorized to work in Australia on a seasonal basis or for a fixed period of up to 6 months with one or more employers during the period covered by the long-stay visa.
  • Beneficiaries of this visa are not eligible for unemployment or social welfare benefits.