Work visa for 30 year old

I am a 30 year old Canadian wanting to apply for an Australian holiday work visa. My question is:

Can I apply for a working holiday visa before I turn 31 and still enter Australian borders after my 31st birthday? Basically can I be 31 to receive my work permit at Australian customs?

I have searched high and low for this answer as it only says 18 to 30 year olds inclusive can apply for this visa. You are my only hope!

Many thanks
Cris

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Applying for Australian Working Holiday Visa
by: Birgit

Hi Cris,

Well, you already quoted your answer: "18 to 30 year olds can apply for this visa".

Or, to quote from my Australia work visa page:
"To apply for this particular Australia Work Visa you need to be between 18 and 30 years old."

Not to enter Australia under this visa, to apply for it. (When I get a moment I'll go back and make it clearer.)

Re searching high and low: in all my visa information I always refer people with further questions to the website of the Department of Immigration. It is a very user friendly website and your question is answered there.

Here is their page about the Working Holiday Visa

Under the heading "Who is this visa for?" it says:

"This visa is for people aged 18 to 30 years of age, who are interested in a working holiday of up to 12 months in Australia."

And right below that, the next sentence says:

"Important: Applicants must have turned 18, but not turned 31, at the time of visa application."

At the time of visa application.

If that is still not specific enough, you see a link there that says "Eligibility".

Follow that and you find, under the general requirements for a first application:

You must
(...)

--be aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) at the time of applying

--Important: Your age will be determined as the age you are in Australia at the time your application is lodged (Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) or the Australian Eastern Daylight Savings time (AEDST)). Because of this time difference you are advised not to wait to lodge your application until you are about to turn 31, as the system will take the current date in Australia as your application date.

What that means is don't leave it until the evening before your 31st birthday. Canada is many hours behind us and it may already be tomorrow in Australia... :-)

If there was an additional restriction for age when entering Australia, it would be mentioned, in big bold letters.

You are technically restricted to being no older than 31 when arriving, because you can apply no more than 12 months before your intended date of travel. And at the time of application you can be no older than 30...

There are no additional age restrictions.

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Hi Cris, Well, you already quoted your answer: "18 to 30 year olds can apply for this visa". Or, to quote from <a href="http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/australia_work_visa.html">my Australia work visa page</a>: "To apply for this particular Australia Work Visa you need to be between 18 and 30 years old." Not to enter Australia under this visa, to apply for it. (When I get a moment I'll go back and make it clearer.) Re searching high and low: in all my visa information I always refer people with further questions to the website of the Department of Immigration. It is a very user friendly website and your question is answered there. <a href="http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/417/" target="_blank">Here is their page about the Working Holiday Visa</a> Under the heading "Who is this visa for?" it says: "This visa is for people aged 18 to 30 years of age, who are interested in a working holiday of up to 12 months in Australia." And right below that, the next sentence says: "Important: Applicants must have turned 18, but not turned 31, at the time of visa application." At the time of visa application. If that is still not specific enough, you see a link there that says "Eligibility". Follow that and you find, under the general requirements for a first application: You must (...)   --be aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) at the time of applying   --Important: Your age will be determined as the age you are in Australia at the time your application is lodged (Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) or the Australian Eastern Daylight Savings time (AEDST)). Because of this time difference you are advised not to wait to lodge your application until you are about to turn 31, as the system will take the current date in Australia as your application date. What that means is don't leave it until the evening before your 31st birthday. Canada is many hours behind us and it may already be tomorrow in Australia... :-) If there was an additional restriction for age when entering Australia, it would be mentioned, in big bold letters. You are technically restricted to being no older than 31 when arriving, because you can apply no more than 12 months before your intended date of travel. And at the time of application you can be no older than 30... There are no additional age restrictions.

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being 30
by: Anonymous

Dear Cris,

the same problem you are quoting was my problem so I sent an additional e-mail to the Government website and received an e-mail back.

The answer was: yes, you have to be still 30 years old when you APPLY but technically you can be 31 years if you ENTER Australia and be 32 if you LEAVE Australia.

So.... yahhooooo! Have fun!

Greetz of a girl from Holland

When to apply
by: Anonymous

I turn 31 next summer I want to go to Australia in June 2010 after I have finished my Masters. So should I apply now?

by: Birgit

As was discussed on this page, apply before you turn 31. If you are sure to travel within 12 months, you could apply now, or you can wait until next year. Just make sure you lodge before you turn 31.

Working Holiday Visa over 30 years old ?
by: Julie

Hi, I'm 31 years old and would like to get a harvest job in Australia. Do I have to get a regular visa because of my age ? How does it work ?

What if you're over 30
by: Birgit

Please see:
Is There An Australian Working Holiday Visa For People Over 30?

What if you're 33
by: Anonymous

Is there way to still get a working visa?
Thanks,
P

Please read the information. All this stuff is covered.
by: Birgit

As I just said, please see:
Is There An Australian Working Holiday Visa For People Over 30?