Australian passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in Malaysia for Australians (2026)

Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

Follow the issuer’s instructions for Australian passport holders. Confirm the current responsible office and document checklist before applying; historical agency names may no longer apply.

Key facts at a glance

Age: 18–30 at applicationLearn moreReferences: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18
Length of stay: 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18
Initial funds: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18
Visa fee: RM 90 for successful Australian applicationsLearn moreReferences: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18
Annual quota: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18
Application dates and timing: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18
Language: Proficient English communicationLearn moreReferences: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18
Study: Up to 4 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18
Work: Up to 6 months per employerLearn moreReferences: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

First participation; no accompanying dependent children.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Length of stay

Issuer specifies a 12-month Australian programme fee; read the granted dates.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Initial funds

Initial support plus return ticket or its cost are required; numerical amount not established here.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Visa fee

Confirm mission payment instructions and any separate charges.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Annual quota

An Australian-in-Malaysia annual number was not established by this page; do not use the reverse-direction cap.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Application dates and timing

No Australian filing window established in the inspected instructions.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Language

No examination or score stated here.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

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Passport

Return travel ticket or sufficient purchase funds also required.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Insurance

Medical certificate from a qualified Australian doctor required; insurance terms not established by this page.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Documents and participation

Tertiary qualification or two completed university years; Australian government selection/support letter; no criminal record. IM.12 and KDN forms linked.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Obtain current Australian forms from the Malaysian High Commission in Canberra or Consulate General in Perth.
Confirm the current Australian department issuing the required support letter; the issuer page uses historical department names.
Submit the completed form and Australian medical certificate with education, funds, passport and character evidence to the mission.
Complete any interview, await headquarters approval and mission notification, and follow confirmed payment instructions.

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Step 3

Read your approval and entry conditions

Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.

Step 4

Get ready for the trip

Ask the mission to confirm current forms and the support-letter office before arranging medical evidence. Budget initial support and return travel separately; confirm insurance and document validity.

Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
First accommodation and airport transport arranged.

Step 5

Start your Working Holiday

Read the approved permission before starting work. Screen each role against the excluded sectors, track six months per employer and four months of courses.

Work

Excluded: firms requiring professional qualifications, singing/dancing entertainment, spas, front-office service counters and voluntary activity.

AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Study

Study or training during the visit.

AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

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Frequently asked questions

Where do Australians apply?

Canberra or Perth Malaysian missions receive the application before headquarters approval.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

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Is a support letter required?

Yes. Confirm the present Australian issuing office because the page names an old department.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Can I work in a spa or volunteer?

The Australian participant restrictions explicitly exclude spas and voluntary activity, among other sectors.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Is the six-month rule total work?

The stated limit concerns each employer.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Must I take an English test?

Proficient communication is required, but this page sets no test or score.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

What does RM 90 cover?

The issuer describes the charge for successful Australian applications for 12 months; confirm additional costs.

References: AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18

Official sources

Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.

2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

AU-MY-IMMIGRATION-18 · Malaysia Immigration: Australian applicant instructions

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