The Working Holiday (417) Visa allows young people from eligible countries to visit Australia and work to help fund their trip and/or study for up
to 4 months.
This visa allows young people from eligible countries to visit Australia and work to help fund their trip and/or study for up to 4 months.
Primary Requirements:
- Must hold a passport from one of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (including British National Overseas passport holders), Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport), The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- Aged between 18 and 30 years inclusive, except for Canadian, French, and Irish citizens who can be 18 to 35 years old (inclusive).
- Have sufficient funds to afford a return airfare and at least $AU5,000 to cover the initial part of your stay in Australia.
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Have not previously entered Australia as a Working Holiday maker.
The Working Holiday Visa entitles you to remain in Australia for a period of 12 months. You can apply for a Second Work and Holiday visa if you have completed three (3) months of specified subclass 462 work in approved industries
and areas of Australia. You can apply for a Third Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria, including having completed six (6) months of specified subclass 462 work in approved industries and areas of Australia