Working Holiday Budget Calculator
Estimate the upfront savings needed for a working holiday, covering visa, flights, initial accommodation and buffer funds.
Check the current official fee before applying.
Your results
Some countries require proof of funds for a working holiday visa — check the current official requirement.
Calculation breakdown
- Total
- Visa fee + Flights + Initial accommodation + (Buffer weeks × Weekly living cost)
Worked example
A $650 visa fee, $1,200 flights, $800 initial accommodation and a 6-week buffer at $350/week gives a suggested $4,750 in savings before departure.
Assumptions
- Not immigration advice — this is a budgeting tool only.
- Proof-of-funds requirements vary by country and change over time; check the official current requirement.
How this calculator works
This calculator totals your visa fee, flights, initial accommodation and a recommended buffer for living costs before you find work, to estimate the savings you should have before departing on a working holiday. Visa fees and proof-of-funds requirements change, so check the current official requirement for your visa subclass before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum amount I must show for a working holiday visa?
Some countries require proof of funds; check the current official requirement on the relevant immigration department's website as it changes over time.
What should I include in the buffer amount?
A common approach is to budget several weeks of living costs to cover the period before you find your first job.
Does this calculator check my visa eligibility?
No, this is a budgeting tool only. It does not assess visa eligibility and is not immigration advice.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.