Working Holiday 417 Visas and 461 Visas

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Working Holiday 417 Visa

The Working Holiday 417 visa is a fun way for eligible passport holders to visit Australia for up to 12 months, travel around the country and work.

Eligible passport countries for the 417 visa include Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

General Requirements

417 visa applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years and from a country with a reciprocal working holiday arrangement with Australia. For passport holders of the UK, Republic of Ireland, Canada, France, Italy and Denmark the maximum age has increased to 35 years (inclusive).

Additionally:

  • Be single or married without children

  • Have sufficient funds to support themselves while in Australia - approximately $5000

  • Have a departure ticket, or evidence of funds to purchase

  • Meet the health requirement

  • Be outside when the first visa is granted

  • In some instances English proficiency is required

Whilst on the Working Holiday Visa, visa holders will be able to remain in Australia continuously for up to 12 months, depart and re-enter at any time during this period, study or train in Australia for up to 4 months and be able to work with the one employer, generally, for no more than 6 months at a time (circumstances are exempt).

There is the possibility to renew the 417 visa for further periods providing the above criteria continues to be met and:

  • Second 417 visa: upon completing 3 months of specified work in a regional area of Australia**

  • Third 417 visa: upon completing 6 months of specified work in a regional area of Australia**

** UK Passport Holders

UK passport holders can be granted up to three Working Holiday visas without having to meet the specified work requirements providing the UK passport is used in the applications.

Work and Holiday 462 visa

The Work and Holiday 462 visa is similar to the 417 visa however, the age limit is 30 years and the countries of eligibility also differ. Furthermore, there is a quota applied on most countries for the 462 visa and the option to renew the 462 visa is on the basis of specific work.

Eligible passport countries holders for the 462 visa include Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, USA, Uruguay, Vietnam