Age
This bilateral programme is for Australian and New Zealand citizens. It is distinct from Singapore’s separate university-based six-month Work Holiday Programme.
References: AU-SG-END
Australian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Singapore 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.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 at applicationLearn moreReferences: AU-SG-END
- Length of stay
- 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-SG-KEY-END
- Initial funds
- Enough for arrival, stay and departureLearn moreReferences: AU-SG-FUNDS-END
- Visa fee
- SGD 175 for pass issuanceLearn moreReferences: AU-SG-APPLY-END
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-SG-END AU-SG-KEY-END AU-SG-APPLY-END
- Application dates and timing
- Apply within three months before intended travelLearn moreReferences: AU-SG-APPLY-END
- Language
- Official English translations for non-English university documentsLearn moreReferences: AU-SG-APPLY-END
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-SG-END
- Work
- No more than six months with the same employerLearn moreReferences: AU-SG-END
Australia →SingaporeWorking Holiday in Singapore for Australians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
The bilateral pass is issued once and is not renewable. It does not include family passes.
References: AU-SG-KEY-END
Initial funds
MOM requires a declaration that you can support yourself. The checked bilateral FAQ does not give a fixed monetary minimum.
References: AU-SG-FUNDS-END
Visa fee
A further SGD 30 Multiple Journey Visa charge applies only where required. Follow the actual issuance instructions.
References: AU-SG-APPLY-END
Annual quota
The checked bilateral eligibility, key-facts and application pages do not establish an Australian annual numeric allocation. No separate programme’s cap is transferred.
References: AU-SG-END AU-SG-KEY-END AU-SG-APPLY-END
Application dates and timing
After approval, arrange issuance within the three-month IPA period. If unable, request an extension at least two weeks before the IPA expires.
References: AU-SG-APPLY-END
Language
Provide original documents and translations certified by the university. The checked bilateral checklist does not establish a language-test score.
References: AU-SG-APPLY-END
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The checked application page requires passport evidence but does not establish an additional remaining-validity margin for this Australian programme.
References: AU-SG-APPLY-END
Insurance
The checked bilateral programme pages do not establish an insurance-policy minimum. Confirm any additional issuance conditions and arrange appropriate travel cover.
References: AU-SG-KEY-END AU-SG-APPLY-END
Documents and participation
Graduates provide their degree or transcripts. Undergraduates need a recent university letter with the specified personal and study details plus a student card; the letter must be no more than three months old.
References: AU-SG-END AU-SG-APPLY-END
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Apply personally to MOM and obtain in-principle approval before travel. Pass issuance is a later step that requires physical presence in Singapore, through the instructed online service or an EPSC appointment.
- Use the bilateral Work and Holiday Visa Programme, not the separate six-month Work Holiday Programme. Check age, citizenship and university study conditions.
- Submit passport and university evidence, including the recent undergraduate letter if applicable and university-certified English translations when needed.
- Apply no more than three months before travel and await the IPA. Check its expiry and enter in time to complete issuance.
- While physically in Singapore, complete issuance and payment as instructed. Follow the notification letter for fingerprints or photographs and card delivery.
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
Keep the IPA and education evidence accessible. Allow enough time for issuance before IPA expiry; do not mistake approval to proceed for an already issued pass.
- 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
The issuance notification letter permits work and travel while awaiting the card and is valid for one month. Complete any biometric appointment it specifies and observe the six-month employer limit.
Work
No freelance work. Employment must be with an ACRA-registered company or ROS-registered organisation; regulated professions require the relevant local registration.
Study
MOM says study and training limits depend on the bilateral programme, but the checked Australian guidance does not quantify the Australian allowance. The New Zealand limit is not copied.
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Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
MOM says study and training limits depend on the bilateral programme, but the checked Australian guidance does not quantify the Australian allowance. The New Zealand limit is not copied.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Australian pass six months or twelve?
Twelve months under the bilateral Work and Holiday Visa Programme. Singapore’s separate university Work Holiday Programme is a different route.
References: AU-SG-END AU-SG-KEY-END
Explore language courses →Must I already hold a degree?
A degree or equivalent two years of full-time undergraduate study is required. Undergraduates must supply the specified recent university letter and student card.
References: AU-SG-END AU-SG-APPLY-END
Can I freelance or remain with one employer all year?
No. Freelance work is excluded and the same-employer limit is six months.
References: AU-SG-END
Can I have the pass issued before arriving?
No. Apply and get IPA before travel, but you must be physically in Singapore for issuance.
References: AU-SG-KEY-END AU-SG-APPLY-END
When may I start working?
Follow the issued notification letter, which allows work while awaiting the card. An IPA is an earlier approval stage.
References: AU-SG-APPLY-END
How long may Australians study?
The checked bilateral pages do not quantify the Australian study allowance. Confirm with MOM before enrolling; do not substitute a New Zealand rule.
References: AU-SG-END
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-SG-END · Singapore MOM - Work and Holiday Visa Programme eligibility
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-SG-KEY-END · Singapore MOM - Work and Holiday Visa Programme key facts
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-SG-APPLY-END · Singapore MOM - Apply for the bilateral Work and Holiday pass
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.