Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein)
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488. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application for an extension to a working visa for a person (details supplied). [32820/15]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter Ireland. The working holiday arrangement is not based on a visa, but on a Working Holiday Authorisation. The current Working Holiday Authorisation is activated by arrival of the holder in Ireland. The holder is subject to normal border immigration controls upon arrival. Applicants must have sufficient funds to support themselves for at least the initial part of the holiday or in the event of failing to secure employment. Immigration officials may request evidence of sufficient funds at the point of entry to Ireland. The Authorisation is valid for a period not exceeding 12 months after entry into Ireland. It is not possible to extend the period of validity of Working Holiday Authorisations, or to accept a second application from someone who has already been granted an Authorisation (whether or not they availed of it).

Should the person wish to remain in the State after the validity of the Working Holiday Authorisation, then they should explore the immigration options available to remain legally in the State with the Department of Justice and Equality.