The Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417 visa) is for young nationals (18-30 years old) or (18-35 years for some countries) and allows young people to travel, work, and study in Australia for up to 12 months. It is a popular way for young nationals to experience Australia’s culture and gain work experience. Australia also has a Subclass 462 visa within the Working Holiday Maker Program, an alternate Working Holiday visa for those not eligible for a Subclass 417 visa.
A Working Holiday visa allows an applicant three times: First, second, and third, through which an applicant can gain Australian work experience for 3 years individually.
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List of eligible Countriesa to apply for Subclass 417 visa
To apply for this Subclass 417 visa, an applicant must be a holder of a valid passport that is involved in the Working Holiday Program with Australia, which are:
- Belgium
- Canada
- Republic of Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
- Republic of Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Republic of Korea
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport)
- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including British National Overseas passport holders)
*Note: Indians are not included in the Subclass 417 visa, so that they can apply for Subclass 462 instead.
Requirements to apply for a Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417 visa)
To apply for a Subclass 417 visa, an applicant must fulfill the requirements which are:
- Valid passport of eligible country
- Aged between 18-30 or 35 years
- Proof of accommodation in the eligible country
- Undertake not to bring dependents
- Provide proof of payment
- Birth certificate
- Sufficient funds of AUD 5,000
- Health and Character requirements
- Australia values statement
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