Work and travel in Australia possible again after the opening of the border

Created: 2022-02-10Updated: 2022-02-17, 4:31 p.m

Working and traveling abroad – young people can perfectly combine that with work and travel.

The most popular place for adventure time is Australia.

Finally grown up, finally of legal age, finally time for adventure!

For many young people, it is THE dream: After graduating from school or an apprenticeship, they want to go out into the big wide world.

With

, this wish becomes a reality.

Language skills can be deepened, one's own horizons broadened and personal responsibility learned.

Most popular work & travel destinations: New Zealand, Canada and especially Australia

After Australia was largely sealed off* for almost two years due to its very strict corona policy , the borders will finally

open again for foreign tourists

The following applies: You must be fully - i.e. double - vaccinated against the corona virus.

But no matter where young people go, it takes a lot of

.

To ensure that this unique trip is a success, ERGO Reiseversicherung, together with its travel expert Birgit Dreyer, have put together a few tips and hints for a stay that is as safe as it is unforgettable.

Important background information on Work & Travel

Many programs in the world of Work & Travel are primarily aimed at people between the ages of 18 and 35, depending on the destination country.

Australia, for example, has the

.

"A Work & Travel stay is particularly popular with high school graduates before their studies, for students during a semester break or immediately after their studies before starting their careers," knows Birgit Dreyer.

"A stay abroad offers them the opportunity to get a taste of foreign cultures." In addition, such a trip often has advantages when looking for a job later.

There are clearly “classics” among the travel destinations.

These include

in particular .

and on the Asian continent

are becoming increasingly popular

.

However, interested parties do not have to stray so far to work abroad.

On the European mainland,

.

For example, if you want to brush up on your school French or Spanish while you’re working, you’re well advised to do so.

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Before the trip: Planning is everything

It is possible to start the Work & Travel project in both summer and winter - there is no "typical" season.

However, it is important to

.

Visa application and approval takes time;

Interested parties should start three months in advance.

You should also keep an eye on your own schedule in order to avoid unnecessary waiting times - for example, enrollment deadlines after returning from abroad.

“It is important to check the seriousness of the agency in advance.

In the best case, those who are interested can fall back on the experiences of others,” says Birgit Dreyer.

The agency takes care of the preparation of the trip or a visa application.

in special seminars

.

But the same applies when commissioning an agency: The matter should be tackled as early as possible.

It is also advisable to take out travel insurance during the preparations.

Work & Travel: Don't lose sight of finances

Some start-up

is necessary: ​​the total cost of visa, insurance and flights can amount to several thousand euros.

A big topic of our time:

.

In addition to the vaccination against Covid-19, which is now mandatory in many places, some countries require further vaccinations that are often not covered by health insurance and sometimes cost more than 200 euros.

Some states require travelers to have an account balance.

It is estimated that between

before starting the adventure .

On site, accommodation, food and transport are the main costs.

Work & Travel: I'm packing my suitcase...

The time has finally come: the day of departure is imminent.

The most important companion: A

– you can’t get started without it.

Spending a longer period abroad also requires a lot of luggage:

• A large backpack or piece of luggage with sufficient volume as well as

• a small backpack as a daypack or piece of hand luggage must therefore be taken along.

• Likewise, adapters, chargers and the numbers and addresses of insurance companies, emergency calls and banks.

• Also not to be ignored: A first-aid kit with the necessary basics such as wound care, disinfectants, painkillers, cold and fever medicine, as well as tablets for travel sickness, for example, and of course personal medication in sufficient quantities.

So that nothing is forgotten, there are numerous free packing lists for each type on the Internet.

Read more: Secret codes in the job reference:

Traveling the world and working on the go: the dream of many young people.

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After arrival: to be observed with Work & Travel

Before the adventure abroad can really start, travelers should plan two weeks at their destination.

A

and a

to open are a must.

There are different options here.

With Work & Travel organizations, travelers often have the option to use the office address as their own permanent address during their stay.

“Otherwise, I recommend a service that provides a real postal address.

The advantage: as soon as a letter, e.g.

B. arrives from the bank, the recipient is notified and receives a scan in an email.

Anyone who is on the road a lot can also read and process the mail in Melbourne - even if the mail arrives in Sydney," says Birgit Dreyer.

It is also worth buying a

.

Important: Find out before you buy which provider has the best network coverage - it is not enough to have reception in the big cities alone.

In Australia, for example, there are

that offer favorable conditions for calls abroad. 

The "work" in Work & Travel: more than just farm work

Anyone who understands Work & Travel only to mean

is wrong.

"Fruit picking" is still number one in many countries.

But there are other diverse jobs in the areas of

.

In many big cities there are now

.

For creative and musical travelers without stage fright, street music in touristy and busy centers such as Sydney, Melbourne or Perth can also be a source of income.

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*

allow rest breaks

It sounds strange, but if you constantly get to know new people in foreign places over a longer period of time, you can get a so-called

.

What helps here: withdraw a little and seek peace.

Since this is not always possible in a hostel, travelers should – if the budget allows it – treat themselves to a hotel room for a night or two and recharge their batteries with a short break. 

Keep an eye on the Corona situation

Until recently it was not possible for foreign tourists to do

due to the pandemic .

But also in other countries the

regulations have to be constantly monitored.

A prerequisite for entry into many countries outside the European continent is full vaccination.

Travel broadens the horizon.

And no matter where the stay abroad goes – these tips and background information will certainly help you to make it a success.

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