Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)
Under this subclass of WHV visa young adults can extend their holiday in Australia and work here to fund it.
This subclass of visa has three types:
- First working holiday visa
- Second working holiday visa
- Third working holiday visa
Obligations for the 417 visa applicant
To avail of this category of visa, there are certain requirements that you will need to fulfil. The lists are given below.
| First Working Visa | Second Working Visa | Third Working Visa | |
| Stay Duration | Up to 12 months | ||
| Visa Cost | Starts from AUD 485 | ||
| Things you must/ need to have | You must: ~ Be between 18 to 30 years of age- except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens who can be 18 to 35 (inclusive) ~ Hold a valid passport from an eligible country ~ Be outside Australia when this visa is granted ~ Apply online ~ Not be accompanied by dependent children ~ Not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 417 or 462 visa. If you have previously been in Australia on a subclass 417 visa, see the second Working Holiday visa | You must: ~ Have previously entered Australia on a subclass 417 visa. To learn more see the first Working Holiday visa ~ If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago ~ Hold a valid passport from an eligible country ~ Be between 18 to 30 years of age- except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens who can be 18 to 35 (inclusive) ~ Have completed 3 months of specified subclass 417 work ~Not be accompanied by dependent children | You must: ~ Have previously held a 2 subclass 417 visa in Australia. To learn more see the first Working Holiday visa or second Working Holiday visa ~ If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago ~ Hold a valid passport from an eligible country ~ Be between 18 to 30 years of age- except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens who can be 18 to 35 (inclusive) ~ Have undertaken 6 months of specified subclass 417 work ~ Not be accompanied by dependent children |
| Activities in Australia you can undertake | You can: ~ Stay in Australia for up to 12 months ~ 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 ~ Do 6 months of specified subclass 417 work to become eligible for a third Working Holiday visa |
FAQs of (Subclass 417) Working Holiday Visa
- What is the age to apply for this subclass of visa?
You must be between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) – except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens who can be 18 to 35 years old (inclusive) to apply for this temporary working visa.
2. Is it essential to complete any specified work to apply for this subclass of visa?
Yes.
To apply for the second working visa you must complete3 months of specified subclass 417 work.
To apply for the third working visa you must complete6 months of specified subclass 417 work.
3. Do I need to provide any financial evidence?
Yes, to apply for this subclass of visa you must have enough money to:
- Support yourself while you are in Australia
- Leave Australia at the end of your stay
To learn more about Working Holiday Visas consult Australian Visa Lawyers.
