Australia•OceaniaWorking Holiday visa (subclass 417)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
635 AUD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work and travel in Australia for up to 12 months. Available to young adults (18-35) from eligible countries. Can extend for a second or third year by completing regional work.
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows young adults to have an extended holiday in Australia while supplementing it with short-term work. It's one of Australia's most popular visas for gap year travelers and backpackers from over 40 eligible countries.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
5,000 EUR
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: BE, CA, CY, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, HK, IE, IT, JP, KR, MT, NL, NO, SE, TW, GB
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From eligible country with validity for duration of stay
Passport photo
Recent digital photo
Proof of funds
Bank statements showing AUD 5,000 minimum
Health insurance
Recommended but not mandatory
OptionalReturn ticket
Or proof of funds to purchase
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Advantages
- Work and travel flexibility
- Can extend up to 3 years total
- No employer sponsorship required
- Multiple entries allowed
- Can study up to 4 months
Considerations
- Age restricted (18-35)
- Limited to eligible countries
- 6-month work limit per employer
- Regional work required for 2nd and 3rd year extensions
- No pathway to permanent residency
Application Process
Create ImmiAccount
Register on the immigration portal
Complete application form
Fill in Working Holiday visa application online
Upload documents
Submit passport, photo, proof of funds
Pay visa fee
Pay AUD 635 application fee
Health examinations
Complete if requested by case officer
Await decision
Monitor application in ImmiAccount
Application Forms
Working Holiday Visa Application
Form ID: Form 1419
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