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Visa & Work Rights

Can I Work FIFO In Australia?

Simple visual guide for every visa type. Tap a card to see jobs, training and next steps. General information only โ€” always check your visa conditions.

Green = Can Work FIFO Amber = Limited Red = Cannot Work FIFO

ImportantFIFO Go provides general educational information only. Visa eligibility, work rights, conditions, costs and pathways vary between individuals and may change without notice.FIFO Go does not provide migration, immigration or legal advice.Always verify information with the Australian Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration professional before making decisions or spending money.

Australian Citizen

Can Work FIFO

Can work FIFO? Yes โ€” full work rights.

Typical FIFO Jobs

  • Mining Labourer
  • Trade Assistant
  • Shutdown Crew
  • Solar Farm Worker

Restrictions & Conditions

  • No visa-based limits.
  • Standard ID still required for site inductions.

Recommended Training

  • White Card
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
  • First Aid

Recommended Next Steps

  • Build your FIFO Plan.
  • Get the tickets your target jobs need.

General information only. Always check your visa conditions and confirm with official government sources or a registered migration agent.

Permanent Resident

Can Work FIFO

Can work FIFO? Yes โ€” broad work rights (subject to PR conditions).

Typical FIFO Jobs

  • Mining Labourer
  • Trade Assistant
  • Shutdown Crew
  • Solar Farm Worker

Restrictions & Conditions

  • Check your PR grant letter.
  • Travel facility on the visa can expire.

Recommended Training

  • White Card
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space

Recommended Next Steps

  • Build your FIFO Plan.
  • Confirm site ID requirements.

General information only. Always check your visa conditions and confirm with official government sources or a registered migration agent.

New Zealand Citizen (SCV 444)

Can Work FIFO

Can work FIFO? Yes โ€” generally broad work rights.

Typical FIFO Jobs

  • Mining Labourer
  • Trade Assistant
  • Solar Farm Worker

Restrictions & Conditions

  • Conditions vary between individuals.
  • Always check your own visa details.

Recommended Training

  • White Card
  • Working at Heights

Recommended Next Steps

  • Build your FIFO Plan.
  • Verify your 444 status if unsure.

General information only. Always check your visa conditions and confirm with official government sources or a registered migration agent.

Working Holiday Visa

Limited โ€” Check Conditions

Can work FIFO? Sometimes โ€” time-limited with conditions.

Typical FIFO Jobs

  • Utility Worker
  • Camp Hospitality
  • Cleaner
  • Trade Assistant

Restrictions & Conditions

  • Single-employer time caps may apply.
  • Visa is time-limited.
  • Only specific regional work may extend the visa.

Recommended Training

  • White Card
  • First Aid

Recommended Next Steps

  • Check single-employer time limits.
  • Get a White Card to start applying.

General information only. Always check your visa conditions and confirm with official government sources or a registered migration agent.

Student Visa

Limited โ€” Check Conditions

Can work FIFO? Limited โ€” work-hour caps often apply during study.

Typical FIFO Jobs

  • Warehouse Worker
  • Traffic Controller
  • Solar Farm Worker (breaks)

Restrictions & Conditions

  • Hour caps apply during study periods.
  • FIFO rosters often exceed the cap.
  • Working over the cap can affect your visa.

Recommended Training

  • White Card
  • First Aid

Recommended Next Steps

  • Check your current visa conditions.
  • Plan FIFO only during official course breaks if eligible.

General information only. Always check your visa conditions and confirm with official government sources or a registered migration agent.

Skilled Visa

Can Work FIFO

Can work FIFO? Often yes โ€” depends on subclass.

Typical FIFO Jobs

  • Trades
  • Trade Assistant
  • Supervisors
  • Technical roles

Restrictions & Conditions

  • Sponsored subclasses may tie you to one employer or occupation.
  • Confirm conditions on your grant letter.

Recommended Training

  • White Card
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space

Recommended Next Steps

  • Build your FIFO Plan.
  • Confirm your subclass conditions.

General information only. Always check your visa conditions and confirm with official government sources or a registered migration agent.

Tourist Visa

Cannot Work FIFO

Can work FIFO? No โ€” paid work is not permitted.

Typical FIFO Jobs

  • None โ€” no paid work allowed.

Restrictions & Conditions

  • No work rights of any kind.
  • Working can have serious immigration consequences.

Recommended Training

  • Not applicable until you hold a visa with work rights.

Recommended Next Steps

  • Explore visas that include work rights.
  • Talk to a registered migration agent.

General information only. Always check your visa conditions and confirm with official government sources or a registered migration agent.

No Visa Yet

Cannot Work FIFO

Can work FIFO? Not yet โ€” a visa with work rights is needed first.

Typical FIFO Jobs

  • None until a work-rights visa is granted.

Restrictions & Conditions

  • Do not accept paid work before a visa is approved.
  • Pathways depend entirely on individual circumstances.

Recommended Training

  • You can still research courses while you apply.

Recommended Next Steps

  • Use the official Visa Finder.
  • Speak with a registered migration agent.

General information only. Always check your visa conditions and confirm with official government sources or a registered migration agent.

Not sure?

Use the official Visa Finder, or speak with a registered migration agent. FIFO GO does not give migration or legal advice.

ImportantFIFO Go provides general educational information only. Visa eligibility, work rights, conditions, costs and pathways vary between individuals and may change without notice.FIFO Go does not provide migration, immigration or legal advice.Always verify information with the Australian Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration professional before making decisions or spending money.