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417 — Working Holiday (Subclass 417)
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417 — Working Holiday (Subclass 417)

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 day – 1 month

Estimated Cost

AUD $840

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

For young adults (18–30/35) from qualifying countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 1 year, with options to extend.

The Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visa lets young adults from 19 partner nations holiday and work in Australia for up to 12 months. Open to applicants aged 18–30 (18–35 for citizens of Canada, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, and the UK), it requires no job offer and carries an AUD 840 application fee.

Holders may work full-time but are limited to 6 months with any single employer. A second and third year are available on completion of specified regional work. Dependent children cannot accompany the holder and there is no direct permanent residence pathway.

This visa is ideal for young adults who want to fund extended travel around Australia without being tied to a single employer or a formal work sponsor.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Annual Cap & Quota

No fixed annual cap

Eligible Nationalities (19)

BelgiumBelgiumCanadaCanadaCyprusCyprusDenmarkDenmarkEstoniaEstoniaFinlandFinlandFranceFranceGermanyGermanyHong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR ChinaIrelandIrelandItalyItalyJapanJapanSouth KoreaSouth KoreaMaltaMaltaNetherlandsNetherlandsNorwayNorwaySwedenSwedenTaiwanTaiwanUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

Conversion Paths

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500 — Student Visa (Subclass 500)

ValidityUp to 6 years (in line with enrolment)
Processing1–2 months
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482 — Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
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482 — Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)

Validity4 years
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407 — Training Visa
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407 — Training Visa

Validity2 years
Processing0 days
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408 — Temporary Activity Visa
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408 — Temporary Activity Visa

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing2 weeks – 3 months
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491 — Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491)
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491 — Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491)

Validity5 years
Processing3 months – 2 years
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189 — Skilled Independent (Subclass 189)
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189 — Skilled Independent (Subclass 189)

ValidityIndefinite
Processing3 months – 1.2 years
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190 — Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190)
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190 — Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190)

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Aged 18 to 30 (inclusive), or 18 to 35 for citizens of Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, and the United Kingdom

Hold a passport from a qualifying country or jurisdiction

Must not be accompanied by dependent children

Must have sufficient funds for the stay (typically AUD 5,000) plus funds for a return ticket

Must meet health and character requirements

Must not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 or 417 visa (unless applying for a second or third visa)

Must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government

Must sign the Australian Values Statement

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

5,000 AUD

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (biographical page)

Birth certificate showing both parents' names

Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statements)

Evidence of return travel or additional funds for a ticket home

Character documents (e.g., police certificates if requested)

Evidence of specified work (for second/third visa applications)

Name change documents (if applicable)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Work and travel freely
  • Can extend with regional work
  • No employer sponsor needed
  • Quick processing

Worth Knowing

  • Age restricted (18–30/35)
  • 6-month employer limit
  • Not all countries qualifying
  • No PR pathway directly

Application Process

1

Check qualification

Confirm your country is qualifying for this visa

2

Create ImmiAccount

Register on the immigration portal

3

Complete application

Fill in online application form

4

Upload documents

Submit passport, photo, proof of funds

5

Pay visa fee

Pay AUD 840 application fee

6

Await decision

Monitor application status

Application Forms

Go to application portal
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