Working Holiday visa

The same idea as the 462 but for a different list of countries, for example the United Kingdom, Germany, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Age 18 to 30, or up to 35 for some countries, with no cap or government letter.

For young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.

Stay: 12 months; a second and third year are possible with specified work
Government charge: A$840
Visa type: Temporary

Official information from the Department of Home Affairs

The material below reproduces English-language information from the Department of Home Affairs about this visa. Requirements may have changed since it was added to this website. Use the source link to check the latest information; I can explain relevant provisions in Vietnamese or English during a consultation.

We are prioritising onshore Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa applications. Therefore, offshore applications may take several months. Do not book flights or make travel commitments until your visa has been granted.

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Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

First Working Holiday visa

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.

Stay: 12 months
Government charge: AUD840.00

Key points

You must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
You must apply online from outside Australia
You can work while you are here
You can apply for a second Working Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria

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Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

Second Working Holiday visa

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) who currently hold, or who have held, a Working Holiday visa, have a second working holiday in Australia

Stay: 12 months
Government charge: AUD1,000.00

Key points

You must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
You can do any kind of work while you are here
You must have completed 3 months of specified subclass 417 work
If you are in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago
You can apply for a third Working Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria

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Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

Third Working Holiday visa

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) who currently hold, or who have held, a second Working Holiday visa, have a third working holiday in Australia.

Stay: 12 months
Government charge: AUD1,000.00

Key points

You must have a passport from an eligible country/jurisdiction
You can do any kind of work while you are here
You must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 417 work
If you are in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago

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Basic eligibility

Must be 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries)
Must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
Must not be accompanied by dependent children

Official source: Department of Home Affairs, immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. © Commonwealth of Australia. Refer to the source website for its copyright and conditions of use.

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