Subclass 417
Working Holiday Visa

Eligibility

 

This visa allows people between the ages of 18 to 30 (Canadian, French and Irish citizens from 18 to 35 years old inclusive) have a holiday for an extended period of time in Australia whilst being able to work in certain industries to support their stay. Applicants are able to apply for their Second and Third Working Holiday Visa after their first expires, subject to completing specified work. Each Work ing Holiday Visa allows the applicant to stay for a period of 12 months from the date of grant.

 

First Working Holiday Visa

  • not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused

  • have paid back your debt to the Australian Government (if you or your family members owe the Australian Government money)be between 18 and 30 years of age

  • evidence of AUD5,000 for initial stay, in addition to your ability to pay the airfare

  • fulfil health and character requirements

  • sign the Australian values statement

Second Working Holiday Visa

Whilst continuing to meet the eligibility conditions of the First Work and Holiday Visa, the applicant must have:

  • completed 3 months of specified subclass 417work whilst on your First Working Holiday Visa

  • approved industries and specified work can be found here

Third Working Holiday Visa

Whilst continuing to meet the eligibility conditions of the First Work and Holiday Visa, the applicant must have:

  • completed 6 months of specified subclass 417 work whilst on your Second Working Holiday Visa (including the period of time spent on a bridging visa pending your Third Work and Holiday Visa grant)

  • approved industries and specified work  can be found here

Considerations

 

You must be offshore when the initial application (First Working Holiday Visa) is made and at the time of the Department’s decision. Subsequently, you will be able to apply from onshore or offshore for the Second and Third Working Holiday Visa. However, if you apply onshore, you must be in Australia at the time of the Departments decision. Similarly, if you apply offshore, you must be outside Australia when a decision is made.

The visa is unique in that it allows you limited working and study rights, therefore you will have access to a broader range of experiences whilst on your holiday or work experience.

Please note that all visas in this subclass only allow employment of up to 6 months with the same employer.

There are multiple travel facilities for this visa, meaning that you can enter and exit Australia without restriction for the duration of each visa.

 

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