Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

What it is

Cultural exchange visa for young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 12 months at a time. Up to 3 years possible with specified regional work.

Key facts

Category: Tourism
Duration: Up to 12 months per stay; up to 3 years total with regional work
Processing time: See official page for current processing times
Maximum validity: 1 year
Extendable: No
Path to permanent residence: No
Dependants: No
Age: 18 to 35
How to apply: Online
Health insurance: Not required

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Fees

Application fee (first Working Holiday year): AUD 840
Proof of funds (~initial stay + departure fare): AUD 5,000
Application fee (second/third year): AUD 1,000

Key requirements

Aged 18 to 30 (35 for some countries) at time of application
Hold passport from an eligible 417 partner country
Sufficient funds (typically AUD 5,000)
No accompanying dependent children
Health and character requirements

Working on this visa

Full work rights, no hours limit stated. First WH: 'You can work while you are here.' Second/third WH: 'You can do any kind of work while you are here' (second requires 3 months, third requires 6 months of specified subclass 417 work).

Bringing family

Must not be accompanied by dependent children.

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 25 July 2026.