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Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip. These visas are usually issued for a period of 12 months under a program of cultural exchange between Australia and certain nations.

Eligibility requirements

  • Hold a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
  • Be 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries)
  • Apply online from outside Australia
  • Not be accompanied by dependent children
  • Not have previously entered Australia on subclass 417 or 462 visa.

Benefits of a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

  • Do short-term work in Australia to help pay for your holiday
  • Study for up to 4 months
  • Travel to and from Australia as many times as required
  • Do 3 months of specified work to become eligible for a second Working Holiday visa

Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

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This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip. These visas are usually issued for a period of 12 months under a program of cultural exchange between Australia and certain nations.

Eligibility requirements

Hold a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
Be 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries)
Apply online from outside Australia
Not be accompanied by dependent children
Not have previously entered Australia on subclass 417 or 462 visa.

Benefits of a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

  • Do short-term work in Australia to help pay for your holiday
  • Study for up to 4 months
  • Travel to and from Australia as many times as required
  • Do 3 months of specified work to become eligible for a second Working Holiday visa
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