Australia · Work Visas

Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) lets young adults from eligible countries holiday and work in Australia for up to a year, with options for further years if they complete specified work.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Young people with a passport from an eligible country who want to travel and work short term.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • A passport from an eligible country
  • Age within the limit for your country
  • No dependent children accompanying you
  • Funds for the start of your stay
Process

How the process works

  1. Check your passport is eligible
  2. Apply online
  3. Arrive and work within the visa conditions
  4. Complete specified work if you want a second or third year
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport
  • Evidence of funds
  • Health and character documents if requested
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Eligible countries are set by reciprocal agreements. UAE passport holders, and many nationalities living in the UAE, are not eligible; check your passport country first.

Official source: Official source. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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