What funds, insurance, onward travel or similar preparation is particularly important?
Applicants need a bank statement in their own name covering the previous 30 days showing at least the equivalent of €10,000 for a 365-day visa (or proportionally less); this is compulsory even if travel is prepaid, and sponsor statements are not accepted. They also need a valid inbound and outbound ticket (or proof of funds to buy the outbound one), health cover through Medicare for the first six months under the Australia–Italy Reciprocal Health Care Agreement plus travel health insurance for any further period, and a passport valid at least 3 months beyond the intended return date.
See recorded sources
- https://conssydney.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WORKING-HOLIDAY-VISA-2.pdf
Current passport with at least 3 months’ residual validity beyond the intended return date
- https://conssydney.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WORKING-HOLIDAY-VISA-2.pdf
Hard-copy of valid inbound and outbound ticket indicating date of entry to Italy. If only an inbound
ticket is available, proof of sufficient funds to purchase the outbound one must be provided.
Medicare card to cover the first six months of stay under the Australia–Italy Reciprocal Health Care
Agreement, and travel health insurance certificate/card covering the duration of all exceeding
periods. Private insurance may also be purchased for the entire duration of the visa requested.
Hard-copy of bank statement in the applicant’s name. Bank statement must show a list of bank
transactions for the previous 30 days’ prior visa application.
Amount required is at least the equivalent of €10,000 for a visa of 365 days, or a proportional
amount if staying less (i.e. €10,000/12 x number of months).
This requirement is compulsory even when all travel expenses have already been paid for. Sponsor
bank statements are not accepted.