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Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

This visa is a temporary visa for young people who intend to holiday and work in Australia. This visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to one year. However, you can extend your visa for the second year if you have completed three months of specified work in regional Australia while on your first Working Holiday visa. 

Visa General Requirements:

  1. You must be 18 years old but have not yet turned 31.
  2. You hold a valid passport from a country involved in the Working Holiday Program with Australia.
  3. You will not be accompanied by dependent children at any time during your stay.

First Working Holiday Visa:

   To apply for your first Working Holiday (Temporary) visa (subclass 417), you must:

  1. have not previously entered Australia on a Work and Holiday (Temporary) visa (subclass 462)
  2. are a genuine visitor who wants to have a holiday in Australia
  3. have enough money to support yourself on a working holiday (about AUD 5000)
  4. have enough money to buy a return or onward travel ticket at the end of your stay

Second Working Holiday Visa:

  To apply for a second Working Holiday (Temporary) visa (subclass 417), you must:

  1. have complied with all the conditions on your first Working Holiday visa
  2. have not previously held more than one Working Holiday visa
  3. have completed three months of specified work in regional Australia while on your first Working Holiday visa
  4. have not yet turned 31 years of age.

What this visa lets you do in Australia:

  1.  Live up to one year, Study up to four months and work in Australia for up to 6 months with each employer.
  2. Travel to and from Australia while a visa is valid.

 How we can help you:

     1. Consultation service

If you would like detailed initial assessment or assistance with your current application or need professional advice, please book an appointment with one of our qualified consultants to provide you with verbal or written advice for your specific matter.

     2. Skills Assessment service

  • We can help you with your skills assessment application. We are very experienced in handling skills assessment applications and dealing with Australian skills assessment authorities. We know all the rules and requirements for obtaining a successful skills assessment.

    3. Visa and Nomination Service

  • We make your nomination and visa application process hassle-free 
  • We advise you on strategies to maximise your application success
  • We inform you of all required documents, check your documents and advise you if more supporting documents are required.
  • We follow up your case and get your result with the least amount of stress for you.