Working Holiday Visa

Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

The Working Holiday Visa is a fantastic way to experience day to day life in Australia while holidaying. This visa also allows you to supplement the cost of your holiday through periods of temporary or casual employment. This Visa is one of the best Australian visas for citizens of Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and the United Kingdom who are between 18 and 30 years of age.

What are the requirements for the 417 visa?

You must be at least 18 but not yet 30 years of age except for Canadian and Irish citizens who can be up to 35.
You should not have any dependent children accompanying you during your time in Australia
You must meet health and character requirements
You must hold a passport from one of the eligible countries listed below:
- Belgium
- Canada
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Taiwan
- United Kingdom

What are the requirements to apply for a second and third Working Holiday Visa (417 visa)?

In addition to the above requirements:

You must have complied with all the conditions on your first Working Holiday visa
You must have not previously held more than one 417 visa
You must have completed three months of specified work in regional Australia while on your first Working Holiday visa
You must have not yet turned 31 years of age
From 1 July 2019, working holiday visa holders who undertake 6-months of specified work in a specified regional area during their second year can apply for their third working holiday visa.

What are the benefits of the 417 visa?

you can enter Australia within 12 months of grant and stay up to 12 months
leave and re-enter Australia any number of times while the visa is valid
work in Australia for up to 6 months with each employer
study or train for up to 4 months.

What are the costs associated with the 417 visa?

The cost of application for the 417 visa is $635.

How Better Life Migration can help you?

Better Life Migration can help you obtain your 417 visa by assessing your eligibility, preparing and lodging the visa application along with supporting evidence and liaising with authorities till your application is granted. We offer a range of services to help you with your application. Click on the ‘Purchase Services’ button to find out more.

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