What Countries Can I work in with an Australian passport?
Henry Morales
Published Apr 06, 2026
‘Working Holiday Visas’ are available to Australians hoping to work in one of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Can Australian passport holders work in USA?
Luckily, since 2005, Australians have had exclusive access to the E3 work visa; a special kind of visa that allows Australian professionals to work in the USA for a period of time and enjoy the benefits of permanent residency.
Can an Australian citizen hold two passports?
If you have two passports, we call the second one a ‘concurrent’ passport. Concurrent passports cost the same as standard ten-year passports but are only valid for up to three years. To apply for a concurrent passport, you need to call us on 131 232 or contact an Australian diplomatic or consular mission .
Do Australian citizens need a visa to work?
If you want to come to Australia to work you will need a visa that suits the work you intend to do.
Can a naturalized Australian citizen be deported?
Deportation is the process used for permanent residents and certain New Zealand citizens who are not Australian citizens. You can be deported if: You have been convicted of certain serious crimes and received a prison sentence; or. You are considered to be a threat to the security of Australia.
Can non Australian citizens work in Australia?
Non Australian Citizens can work in Australia if they are from New Zealand and hold a special category visa, or if they have an overseas passport with a visa that allows them to work, for example permanent residents.
Can Australian citizens apply for green card?
Most Australian immigrants get their Green Card and become Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) as immediate relatives of US citizens, through family sponsorship , through employment, or by claiming refugee status.
Do you have to show Passport to get Australian citizenship?
Unless you qualify for streamlined renewal, you have to show us documents that prove you’re an Australian citizen. Because of changes to Australian citizenship laws on 20 August 1986 (which are the responsibility of the Department for Home Affairs), the documents we require depend on whether you were: born overseas.
Can a foreign passport holder apply for a TFN in Australia?
If you were born in Australia or have taken out Australian citizenship, you cannot use this service. Go to Australian residents – TFN Application. Foreign passport holders, permanent migrants and temporary visitors can apply for a TFN –only if they are already in Australia.
What happens to British passport holders in Australia?
Key points: 1 At midnight tonight, British passport holders will no longer be able to live and work in Europe 2 That includes many Australian-British dual citizens who have long used their UK passport to work in the EU 3 The change is considered a ‘big loss’ for those planning on building a life overseas
Can a Australian citizen work in New Zealand?
If you are an Australian citizen, you will usually be allowed to live, work or study in New Zealand and will not need to apply for any type of visa before travelling. Hold a foreign passport endorsed with an Australian declaratory visa as evidence of your Australian citizenship.