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417 — Working Holiday (Subclass 417)

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

2–4 weeks

Estimated Cost

A$670 AUD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living

1% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryA$67,200

Quality of Life

190/200

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Overview

For young adults (18–30/35) from qualifying countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 1 year, with options to extend.

The Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visa lets young adults from 19 partner nations holiday and work in Australia for up to 12 months. Open to applicants aged 18–30 (18–35 for citizens of Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, and the UK), it requires no job offer and carries an AUD 670 application fee.

Holders may work full-time but are limited to 6 months with any single employer. A second and third year are available on completion of specified regional work. Dependent children cannot accompany the holder and there is no direct permanent residence pathway.

This visa is ideal for young adults who want to fund extended travel around Australia without being tied to a single employer or a formal work sponsor.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Annual Cap & Quota

No fixed annual cap

Eligible Nationalities (19)

Belgium

Canada

Cyprus

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Hong Kong SAR China Ireland

Ireland

Italy

Japan

South Korea Malta

Malta

Netherlands Norway

Norway

Sweden

Taiwan

United Kingdom

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Aged 18 to 30 (inclusive), or 18 to 35 for citizens of Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom

Hold a passport from a qualifying country or jurisdiction

Must not be accompanied by dependent children

Must have sufficient funds for the stay (typically AUD 5,000) plus funds for a return ticket

Must meet health and character requirements

Must not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 or 417 visa (unless applying for a second or third visa)

Must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government

Must sign the Australian Values Statement

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

5,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (biographical page)

Birth certificate showing both parents' names

Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements)

Evidence of return travel or additional funds for a ticket home

Character documents (e.g., police certificates if requested)

Evidence of specified work (for second/third visa applications)

Name change documents (if applicable)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Work and travel freely
Can extend with regional work
No employer sponsor needed
Quick processing

Worth Knowing

Age restricted (18–30/35)
6-month employer limit
Not all countries qualifying
No PR pathway directly

Application Process

Check qualification: Confirm your country is qualifying for this visa

Create ImmiAccount: Register on the immigration portal

Complete application: Fill in online application form

Upload documents: Submit passport, photo, proof of funds

Pay visa fee: Pay AUD 670 application fee

Await decision: Monitor application status

Application Forms

Go to application portal

Online application

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Verified Claims (22)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps

Check eligibility: Confirm your country is eligible for this visa; Create ImmiAccount: Register on t…

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Fee Breakdown

Base application charge: 670 AUD

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Fees

AUD 670

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Forms

Online application

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Included Nationalities

BE; CA; CY; DK; EE; FI; FR; DE; HK; IE; IT; JP; KR; MT; NL; NO; SE; TW; GB

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Job Offer Required

false

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Language Req

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Application Portal

https://online.immi.gov.au/

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living

1% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryA$67,200

Quality of Life

190/200

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Overview

For young adults (18–30/35) from qualifying countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 1 year, with options to extend.

This visa is ideal for young adults who want to fund extended travel around Australia without being tied to a single employer or a formal work sponsor.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Aged 18 to 30 (inclusive), or 18 to 35 for citizens of Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom

Hold a passport from a qualifying country or jurisdiction

Must not be accompanied by dependent children

Must have sufficient funds for the stay (typically AUD 5,000) plus funds for a return ticket

Must meet health and character requirements

Must not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 or 417 visa (unless applying for a second or third visa)

Must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government

Must sign the Australian Values Statement

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

5,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (biographical page)

Birth certificate showing both parents' names

Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements)

Evidence of return travel or additional funds for a ticket home

Character documents (e.g., police certificates if requested)

Evidence of specified work (for second/third visa applications)

Name change documents (if applicable)

Application Process