Working Holiday visa
A temporary visa that lets eligible young people from partner countries have a working holiday in Australia, with the chance to extend by doing specified work.
At a glance
Overview
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) lets eligible young people from partner countries holiday and work in Australia, usually for up to a year at a time. By completing specified work in eligible areas, many holders can apply for second and third year visas. It suits people who want to travel while supporting themselves with short-term work.
How the pathway works
The flowchart below shows the journey and the key decision points along the way. Where the answer is “no”, we show how AuzRoo can help you find another way forward.
What this visa lets you do
- Holiday in Australia
- Work to support your travels, usually short-term
- Study for a limited period
- Apply for further working holiday visas by doing specified work
Who can apply
To be granted this visa you generally need to meet all of the following. Every case is assessed on its own facts, so treat this as a guide rather than a checklist.
An eligible passport and age
You must hold a passport from a partner country for this visa and be within the eligible age range.
Funds for your stay
You must show enough money to support yourself at the start of your stay.
First-time or qualifying holder
First working holiday visas have their own rules, and further visas require eligible specified work.
No dependent children
You must not bring dependent children to Australia on this visa.
Health and character
You must meet health and character requirements.
How to apply, step by step
- Confirm your country and age make you eligible for subclass 417.
- Gather evidence of funds, passport and health.
- Lodge your visa application online.
- Complete health checks if requested.
- Travel, holiday and work within your visa conditions.
- Do specified work if you want to apply for a further year.
Costs and processing
A visa application charge applies, with separate costs for health examinations where required. Government charges and processing times change and depend on your circumstances, so we confirm the current figures for your case during your consultation.
When you have the visa
You can work, but usually only for a limited time with each employer, and you can study for a limited period. Keep evidence of any specified work if you plan to apply for a further working holiday visa.
For more information on the current official requirements, read the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa. Click here →