The Working Holiday 417 Visa
For young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.
The 417 Visa
Visa Stream
First Work & Holiday Visa
This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) – and Canadian, French and Irish citizens 18 to 35 years old (inclusive) – have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.
- You must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
- You can work while you are here, for 6-months max per employer.
- You can apply for a second Working Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria. (At least 3 months of work in a regional area)
Second Work & Holiday Visa
This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) – and Canadian, French and Irish citizens 18 to 35 years old (inclusive) – who currently hold, or who have held, their first Work & Holiday visa, have a second working holiday in Australia.
- 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.
Third Work & Holiday Visa
This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) – and Canadian, French and Irish citizens 18 to 35 years old (inclusive) – who currently hold, or who have held, a second Working Holiday visa, have a third working holiday in Australia.
- 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.
How to apply?
- Must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) – except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens up to 35 (inclusive).
- Must have a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction.
- Must not be accompanied by dependent children.
What can you do?
- Do short-term work in Australia to help pay for your holiday.
- Study for up to 4 months.
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want.
- Do 3 months of specified work to become eligible for a second Working Holiday visa.

The Process
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