Subclass 417 — Working Holiday
Subclass 462 — Work and Holiday

Working Holiday Visa (417 & 462)

Application fee

$670 AUD

Per applicant

Duration

Up to 1 year

Extendable to 2–3 years

Enables qualified young adults to visit Australia and work for up to one year, with potential extensions for second and third years upon completing designated regional employment.

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417 Visa & 462 Visa (Work Holiday Visa)

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How the visa works

Work and travel in Australia for up to 1 year. Extension to a second visa requires 3 months of specified regional work; a third visa requires an additional 6 months of specified work. Study is capped at 4 months per visa period, and employment with a single employer is limited to 6 months.

Can I apply?

Age

18–30 years old (extended to 35 for UK, Canadian, French, Italian, Danish, Irish citizens on the 417).

Location

Must be outside Australia when applying.

Passport

Must hold an eligible passport for the 417 or 462.

Financial resources

Approximately AUD $5,000 required.

Previous visas

Cannot have previously held a 417 or 462 visa.

Health & character

Must have health insurance and satisfy health and character requirements.