Working Holiday Visa
Subclass 417
Overview
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Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417) lets people 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.
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You may hold this visa for maximum 3 times, one year each.
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Each of your family members should lodge a separate application should they wish to join you in Australia.
3 Working Holiday Visas
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1st Working Holiday visa
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for applicants from certain countries to work or enjoy their first extended holiday in Australia
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2nd Working Holiday Visa
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for current/previous Working Holiday visa holders who have completed at least 3 months of specified work while on the 1st Working Holiday visa
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3rd Working Holiday Visa
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for current/previous Working Holiday visa holders who have completed at least 6 months of specified work while on the 2nd Working Holiday visa
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Eligibility
1st Working Holiday Visa
Be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries/jurisdictions
Be within the eligible age limit
Not have previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) or Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
Have sufficient funds to support yourself while in Australia and when you leave (usually $5000 + airfare)
Meet health and character requirements
2nd Working Holiday Visa
Be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries/jurisdictions
Be within the eligible age limit
If outside Australia: have sufficient funds to support yourself while in Australia and when you leave (usually $5000 + airfare)
Meet health and character requirements
Hold or previously have held your first Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Have entered Australia on the visa
If in Australia, hold a visa (except bridging visa) or your last visa (except bridging visa) expired less than 28 days ago
Have complied with all the conditions on your first Working Holiday visa
Have completed at least 3 months of specified work in specified regions of Australia
3rd Working Holiday Visa
Be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries/jurisdictions
Be within the eligible age limit
If outside Australia: have sufficient funds to support yourself while in Australia and when you leave (usually $5000 + airfare)
Meet health and character requirements
Hold or previously have held a second Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
If in Australia, hold a visa (except bridging visa) or your last visa (except bridging visa) expired less than 28 days ago
Have complied with all the conditions on your second Working Holiday visa
Have completed at least 6 months of specified work in specified regions of Australia
Location
You may be in or outside Australia at the time of application and visa grant.
Duration of Stay
This visa is valid for 1 year.
Benefits
With this visa, you may:
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live, work and holiday in Australia for 1 year
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do any kind of work
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study for up to 4 months
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access your superannuation after you have departed Australia (if paid $450 or more before tax in a month)
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apply for another Working Holiday visa to extend your stay if eligible
Application Fees
$510
Please note: you may incur third-party charges.
Processing Time
Kindly note the processing time constantly varies. Please contact us for update.
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75% of applications: 19 months
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90% of applications: 12 months
Please note a client refers to a visa applicant, their family members or a sponsoring employer where applicable.
