Working Holiday Visa (417)

The Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) is an excellent opportunity for young adults to explore Australia while working to support their travels. Below is a concise summary of the key points for the first, second, and third Working Holiday visas.

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First Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417)

• Eligibility:

  • Must be outside Australia to apply.

  • Cannot have held a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462).

  • Valid passport from an eligible country.

  • Age: 18–30 (inclusive); 18–35 for Italy, UK, Ireland, France, Canada citizens.

  • Be a genuine visitor and have sufficient funds for their stay.

  • No dependent children during the stay.

• Duration: 12 months.

 

Second Working Holiday Visa

• Eligibility:

  • Must comply with all conditions of the first visa.

  • Age requirements remain the same as the first visa.

  • Completion of 3 months (88 days) of specified work in regional Australia while on the first visa.

• Specified Work:

  • Includes roles in plant and animal cultivation, mining, construction, and bushfire recovery work (examples provided above).

  • Work must align with defined ANZSIC industry classifications.

 

Third Working Holiday Visa

• Eligibility:

  • Must have held 2 subclass 417 visas previously.

  • Age requirements remain the same as the earlier visas.

  • Completion of 6 months of specified work while on the second visa or relevant bridging visa.

• Specified Work:

  • Same categories as the second visa, but for a longer period (six calendar months).

 

Additional Information

1. Specified Work Details:

   • For both the second and third visas, eligible work must reflect full-time hours over the designated calendar days.

   • Examples of eligible work:

     • Picking fruit, herding cattle, reforestation, bushfire recovery, or COVID-19 healthcare work.

   • Examples of ineligible work:

     • Nannying, wine tastings, secondary processing (e.g., wine-making), and general administration.

2. Duration: Each visa allows a 12-month stay, with the potential to extend up to 36 months if all criteria are met.

3. Eligible Countries:

Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong (BNO holders), Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK.

 

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