Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

Overview

For young adults who want an extended holiday in Australia whilst being able to work.

You must hold a passport from one of these countries to apply for this visa.

This may be the right visa for you if:

What You Can Do & How Long You Can Stay

You can travel to Australia multiple times for 12 months. You can apply for a second and third Working Holiday Visa to extend your stay.
You can stay in Australia for 12 months from your first entry.
You can work for any employer, however usually only for 6 months.
Usually, you can study or train up to 4 months whilst on this visa.

Limitations and Important Things to Know

You must be between 18 – 30 years old (or 35 years for certain countries).
You must hold a passport from an eligible country.
You must be outside Australia to apply for the first Working Holiday Visa.
You may be restricted to working for a maximum of 6 months with any single employer.
You must do 3 – 6 months of specified work to be eligible for further Working Holiday visas.
You cannot bring family with you on this visa.

If you are worried about encountering issues or restrictions when applying for this visa, we may be able to help. Please contact us for more information.