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A youth mobility visa that combines travel with the ability to work to fund your trip. Open to passport holders of eligible countries, with extensions available for specified regional work.
Young adults (18-30, or 35 for some countries) from eligible countries wanting to holiday and work in Australia.
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The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia, with requirements including a passport from an eligible country, being aged 18-30 (or 35 for some nationalities), and having sufficient funds.
Specified work is paid, full-time-equivalent work in eligible industries and regional areas, evidenced over at least 88 calendar days (3 months) for a second visa.
You can generally work for one employer for up to 6 months, though extensions beyond this can be approved in certain circumstances.
There is no direct path to permanent residence from a 417, but you can apply for a second or third visa through specified work, or seek another visa such as a skilled or employer-sponsored visa.
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) requires a passport from an eligible country, age 18-30 (or 35 for some nationalities), sufficient funds, and health and character checks, with an estimated cost of around AUD 670 and processing time of days to a few weeks. Please note that rules can change, so it's essential to confirm with official sources for the most up-to-date information.
Yes, but study is capped at 4 months (17 weeks) for the whole duration of the visa.
No. The subclass 417 is for the individual only. You cannot add a partner, and dependent children cannot accompany you on this visa.
You generally need to show evidence of sufficient funds, commonly around AUD 5,000, to support the early part of your stay, plus funds for a return ticket.
