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Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

Visa for young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 1 year, with extensions possible through specified regional work.

Estimated Cost

$800

Processing Time

~10 days

Validity

12 months

Description

The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows young people from eligible countries to live in Australia for up to 12 months while working. Holders can extend their stay by completing specified work (typically agricultural or regional work) — a second year requires 88 days of specified work, and a third year requires 6 months of specified work during the second year. This visa is popular among young travellers and backpackers seeking work-travel experiences.

Official informationLast updated: 2026-03-01

Timeline

Processing Time
4 days – 21 days

Average: 10 days

Visa Validity
1 year

No Residency Path

No Citizenship Path

Eligibility

Age:18+, under 35

Requirements

Optional

Eligible passport

Must hold a passport from an eligible country (Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, San Marino).

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Application fee$510One-time
Estimated Total$800