Moving to Australia from Ireland

Apply for Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

Ages 18–35. Apply online via immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Current fee: AUD $635. Processing time: 1–4 weeks. No job offer required.

Book your flights

Dublin→Sydney from ~€750 off-peak. Book 8–12 weeks ahead. Emirates via Dubai and Singapore Airlines via Singapore are the most popular routes.

Open an Australian bank account

Open Commonwealth Bank, NAB, or ANZ before departure using their app. Bring passport + Irish address for verification.

Find initial accommodation

Book 2 weeks of hostel accommodation to arrive without stress. Then use Flatmates.com.au or Domain.com.au for share houses.

Apply for Tax File Number (TFN)

Apply at ato.gov.au within your first week. Without it, your employer withholds 47% tax. Free to apply, delivered by post in ~2 weeks.

Get an Australian SIM

Telstra (best coverage) or Optus. Pick up a SIM at the airport. Plans from AUD $30/month.

Register for Medicare (if eligible)

Ireland has a Reciprocal Healthcare Agreement with Australia. Register at a Medicare service centre with your Irish passport for access to public healthcare.