Note: These are the basic prerequisites. There are detailed education (varying depending on the country of passport), English competence, finance, health, character eligibility criteria. have turned 18, but not turned 31, at the time of applying.hold a passport for one of the countries or regions participating with Australia in the Working Holiday Program. The countries are: Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and United Kingdom. This visa allows you to supplement the cost of your holiday through short-term employment. With this visa, you can enter Australia within 12 months of the visa grant datestay up to 12 monthsleave and re-enter Australia any number of times while the visa is validwork in Australia for up to 6 months with each employerstudy for up to 4 months This visa can be extended by another 12 months provided the applicant can provide evidence of work on a farm, in a mine or construction industry for 3 months.