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Subclass 417
Working Holiday visa
A 12-month holiday visa with permission to work, for young people from partner countries.
TemporaryApply: Outside Australia (first visa)
Recent change
The Government announced in September 2026 that second and third-year Working Holiday visas will be allocated by ballot. A start date has not been confirmed.
Who this visa is for
People aged 18 to 30, or 18 to 35 for some countries, from partner countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and South Korea.
- Visa type
- Temporary
- Where you apply
- Outside Australia (first visa)
- Length of stay
- 12 months, with a possible second and third year
- Work
- Work, generally up to 6 months with each employer
Key requirements
- You hold a passport from an eligible country
- You are aged 18 to 30, or up to 35 for some countries
- No dependent children with you
- Enough money for the start of your stay
- Health and character requirements
What this visa lets you do
- Holiday and work in Australia for 12 months
- Study for up to 4 months
- A second year after 3 months (88 days) of specified work in regional Australia
- A third year after 6 months of specified work during the second year
General information only, current at November 2026. Visa criteria, fees and processing change often, including each 1 July. Book a consultation for advice on your situation.
Thinking about the 417?
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