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
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.
Average: 10 days
No Residency Path
No Citizenship Path
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).
| Fee | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $510 | One-time |
| Estimated Total | $800 |