Australia Work Permit For Eu Citizens
Australian Visas-Australia ETA Visa, Australian Visitor visa and Australian Study Visa are available to the foreign candidates under the Immigration program of Australia. These visas can be availed by the citizens of countries with which Australia has signed relevant treaties for Work permit and residency.
Obtaining a work permit in Australia is not an easy job but it is something that can easily be accomplished if you’re willing to follow some basic instructions and fill out the necessary entry visa forms properly.
Introduction
Working outside the EU presents opportunities for career advancement or new experiences you may not be able to find closer to home. If you are interested in doing this you should remember that finding a job in another country involves additional challenges and requires careful research and planning.
For information about moving to the UK to work, see our document on the Common Travel Area.
What you need to know before you go
You may decide to look for a job in a country outside the EU, or the job you currently hold may decide to post you to another country. In either case you may need a working visa or work permit before you can start working in your chosen country.
You should also bear in mind other differences, such as language, culture and climate. There may also be significant differences in work practices, working hours and job application methods.
Finding out information about other countries
You should research the work opportunities and find out whether you will need a visa or work permit in your chosen country. You can do this by getting in touch with the embassy or consulate of the country that interests you. There is a list of foreign embassies in Ireland on the Department of Foreign Affairs website.
You can find information about jobs and accommodation using the internet and the local papers. If you have a further or higher education qualification, you can find out if your qualifications are recognised abroad.
Contact the Irish embassy or consulate of the country where you will be working to find out as much as you can in advance of travel. (This is especially important regarding entry visa and work permit requirements). Other useful sources of information are immigrant, expatriate or Irish organisations in the country where you are going to live and work.
Below is an overview of the requirements to go to the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand:
Australia
You need a visa to work in Australia. The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website has information for people coming to work in Australia. A SkillSelect service allows intending migrants indicate their interest in applying for a skilled visa. You can read about changes to the Skilled Occupations List. You will need to know about skills assessments which are mandatory for certain visas.
If you are between the ages of 18-35, you are eligible for a working holiday visa which allows you to live and work in Australia for one year.
Canada
If you want to go to live and work permanently in Canada there are different visas for immigrants such as skilled workers and family sponsorship. There is the Federal Skilled Worker Programme in which your qualifications are judged on a point system. If you reach a certain number of points you will be eligible for a visa. Find out more information about working in Canada and the recognition of foreign qualifications in Canada.
The International Experience Canada programme allows students and people aged under 35 to live and work in Canada for up to 2 years.