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417 – Working Holiday visa

The Australia Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows travelers to explore the country for up to one year while also working to supplement their income. It’s an excellent option for tourists who want to experience Australia’s culture and lifestyle while earning some money on the side.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 (inclusive) can apply for this visa, provided they have not turned 31 at the time of their application. However, Irish and Canadian passport holders may apply until they turn 36.

To qualify for a second working holiday visa, applicants must have worked for at least three months in a regional area of Australia during their first working holiday.

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Introduction

With a Working Holiday visa, you are allowed to enter Australia within a year of grant and stay for up to twelve months. The visa permits multiple entries, meaning you can leave and re-enter the country as many times as you like during its validity period.

The visa allows you to work temporarily to supplement your travel funds while in Australia. You may work for up to six months with one employer and study for up to four months.

If you complete at least three months of specified work in a regional area, you may be eligible to apply for a second working holiday visa.

In summary, the Working Holiday visa grants you permission to:

  • Enter Australia within 12 months of visa grant
  • Stay in Australia for up to 12 months
  • Travel to and from Australia multiple times
  • Study for up to 4 months
  • Work for up to 6 months with a single employer
  • Work for a previous employer for up to 6 months on a second working holiday visa

VISA APPLICANTS

First Working Holiday visa:

To be eligible for the initial Working Holiday visa, you must meet certain requirements. These requirements are:

  • Be outside of Australia when applying for the visa and when it is granted.
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (inclusive) at the time of application. However, if you hold a Canadian or Irish passport, you can be up to 35 years old (inclusive).
  • Apply within 12 months of your intended travel to Australia.
  • Not have previously been to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) or Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462).
  • Not have any dependent children with you while in Australia.
  • Hold a passport from one of the eligible countries.
    • Belgium
    • Canada
    • Republic of Cyprus
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Hong Kong
    • Republic of Ireland
    • Italy
    • Japan
    • Republic of Korea
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Sweden
    • Taiwan
    • United Kingdom

Note: Your age will be calculated based on the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Therefore, it is recommended that you do not delay your application until you are nearly 31 years old.

If you wish to have dependent children accompany you to Australia, you should apply for a tourist visa. If you have dependent children who will not accompany you, you must apply using a paper application form, as this application cannot be processed online.

Second Working Holiday visa:

To be eligible for the second Working Holiday visa, you must meet certain requirements. These requirements are:

  • Have completed three months of specified work in regional Australia. There is no requirement to complete additional specified work for the second visa.
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (inclusive) at the time of application.
  • Apply within 12 months of your intended travel to Australia if applying from outside of Australia.
  • Not have previously been to Australia on a Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462).
  • Not have any dependent children with you while in Australia.

Note: If you wish to have dependent children accompany you to Australia, you should apply for a tourist visa. If you have dependent children who will not accompany you, you must apply using a paper application form, as this application cannot be processed online.

TYPE OF WORK

  • plant and animal cultivation
  • fishing and pearling
  • tree farming and felling
  • mining
  • construction