Yes, a subclass 417 visa is a Working Holiday visa that allows a young national (18-30 years) or (18-35 years) to enjoy a holiday, work, and study in the country for 12 months. A Working Holiday visa holder cannot work and study in the country for 12 months; they can work for 6 months and enroll in short-term courses of 4 months.
Benefits of Subclass 417 visa
Here are some benefits of applying for a Subclass 417 visa:
- Can work and study in Australia
- 6 months of maximum full-time employment
- Study up to 4 months
- Enter and go from Australia as often as you wish
- Travel across the country
- Extended stay for three years
- Gain Australian work experience
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Types of Subclass 417 visa
There are three types of Subclass 417 visas:
- First working Holiday visa: This visa is a temporary visa for young nationals that allow them to travel and work in Australia for 12 months.
- Second Working Holiday visa: This visa is for young nationals who currently hold or are holders of a First Working Holiday visa
- Third Working Holiday visa: This visa is for young nationals who currently hold or are holders of a second Working Holiday visa
Eligibility Criteria to apply for a Working Holiday visa
An applicant must fulfil the eligibility to apply for a Subclass 417 visa:
For the First Working Holiday visa
- Must have a valid passport from an eligible country
- Age must be within 18-30 years
- Apply from outside the country
- Not accompanied by dependent children
- Previously not a holder of Subclass 417 visa
For the Second Working Holiday visa
- Previous holder of Subclass 417 visa
- Holder of a substantive visa
- Passport holder of eligible country
- Age between 18-30 years
- Have completed 3 months of specified subclass 417 work
For the Third Working Holiday visa
- Is a previous holder of both first and second Working Holiday visa
- Passport holder of an eligible country
- Aged within 18-30 years
- Must have undertaken 6 months of specified subclass 417 work
How to apply for Subclass 417 visa?
An applicant can follow these steps to apply for a Subclass 417 visa:
Step 1: Create an ImmiAccount online
Step 2: Fill the Application form
Step 3: Register for Working Holiday visa
Step 4: Submit the application
Step 5: Once approved, migrate to Australia
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