How long would a work visa for Oz take? is there anything that would stop me getting one?

Question

I am hoping to go sooner rather than later & am from the UK

Answer 1

Well, a holiday working visa allow you to travel around Australia over a 12 month period (http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/...

As for a skilled visa, you may apply for an independent or sponsored skilled visa.

Answer 2

The quickest method is to apply through e-visa once you know what sort of visa you require.

The most obvious things that stop you getting a work visa is.

1. Criminal record

2. Outstanding warrants

3. Adverse character report, like having a history of overstaying visas or having been deported

4. Applying for the wrong class of visa, like applying for a working holiday visa when you should apply for a 417 visa.

5. Not fulfilling the criteria of a visa, like not having the skills for a 457 visa, or having an employer to sponsor you for a 418 visa etc.

Answer 3

A temporary working visa, a holiday working visa, a 'sponsored working visa'... there are many to choose from.

See Immigration Australia http://www.immi.gov.au

There is an EXPO coming up in April 08 in the UK - if you are looking to live and/or work here in Australia, Immigration are there to answer your questions .. may be worth you going. http://www.expo-australia.com

Also browse through http://www.workingin-australia.com - many questions answered about working here.

Good Luck

Answer 4

depends what type of working visa you want

are you after a working holiday visa or what?