Sydney
Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) available for eligible SA citizens
Australia's Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) is a strong visa route for eligible SA citizens. Work for 6 months with any employer, in marketing, engineering, hospitality, and more. Verify current SA eligibility with the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
SA passport visa requirements
Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) - SA citizens may be eligible aged 18-30. Apply online. AUD 650 fee (~R7,800). Processing: 1-4 weeks. Allows 6 months work with one employer. Verify current SA eligibility with the Australian Department of Home Affairs before applying.
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Living costs in Sydney in ZAR
Compared to Johannesburg, to give you a realistic sense of what to budget.
Funding your Sydney internship
Erasmus+ ICM
If Sydney, Australia is in Europe and your SA university has an ICM agreement, you may qualify for EUR 800/month. Ask your International Office.
University Bursaries
UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, and UJ all have limited international experience funds. Apply through your Faculty International Coordinator.
Private Foundations
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, Mandela Rhodes Foundation, and Allan Gray Orbis Foundation support international experience for qualifying students.
Common questions about Sydney
Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) - SA citizens may be eligible aged 18-30. Apply online. AUD 650 fee (~R7,800). Processing: 1-4 weeks. Allows 6 months work with one employer. Verify current SA eligibility with the Australian Department of Home Affairs before applying.
A realistic monthly budget is R21,000 to R33,000. This includes accommodation, food, transport, and basic social activities. Your free account includes a detailed ZAR budget calculator for Sydney.
It can, but your faculty decides. Ask your Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) coordinator what they need, usually a learning agreement, a named workplace supervisor and a final supervisor report, and agree it with your host company in writing before you accept an offer.
Your free account includes a before-you-go checklist, a budget calculator and student deals. Before you fly, save your host company contact, your accommodation address and your insurer's emergency number, and share your profile link with family at home. The Full Placement Service from R14 900 is explained on the services page.
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