The Working Holiday (417) and Work and Holiday (462) visas let young people from eligible countries travel and work in Australia for up to 12 months — with options to extend to a second or third visa.
A working holiday is the most flexible way to experience Australia — combining travel, work, and cultural exchange.
Take up almost any short-term role across Australia.
Move around Australia and explore at your own pace.
Each Working Holiday visa lets you stay up to 12 months.
Complete eligible regional work to qualify for a 2nd or 3rd.
Combine travel with short courses or training.
Experience Australian life and meet people from around the world.
A balanced view of what this visa offers and where its limits lie.
Which visa applies to you depends on your passport. Both grant similar rights, but 462 has stricter requirements.
| Subclass | Eligible Countries | Education Required | English Required |
|---|---|---|---|
417Working Holiday | 30+ countries (UK, Canada, Germany, Korea, Japan, etc.) | None | None |
462Work and Holiday | Limited list (USA, China, Indonesia, India, etc.) | Some post-secondary study | Functional English |
Complete the required regional work (typically 88 days for 2nd, 6 months for 3rd) and you can apply for back-to-back working holiday visas, staying up to 3 years total.
Most applicants must satisfy these criteria. Some streams have additional requirements that we will assess in your consultation.
Working holiday visas are flexible but come with some specific rules.
The questions we hear most often. Need more detail? Book a consultation.
417 (Working Holiday) is for nationals of around 30 reciprocal countries (UK, Canada, Germany, Korea, Japan, etc.). 462 (Work and Holiday) is for a smaller group of countries and has stricter education and English requirements; some 462 nationalities (e.g. India) require a pre-application ballot.
You must complete at least 88 days (3 months) of qualifying specified work in regional Australia during your first visa. Common qualifying work includes farm work, construction in regional areas, and certain disaster recovery work.
Your partner can apply for their own Working Holiday visa if they are eligible. Dependent children, however, cannot accompany you on this visa — this is a strict rule.
Yes, in most cases — you can apply for another visa from inside Australia provided your current Working Holiday visa doesn't carry an 8503 "no further stay" condition (uncommon for WHV).
Generally AUD $5,000 in available funds, plus a return airfare or sufficient money to fund your departure. Officers may ask for evidence on arrival.
Specified work in eligible postcodes — primarily plant and animal cultivation (farm work), fishing and pearling, tree farming and felling, mining, construction, healthcare, tourism and hospitality (in remote/very remote areas), and natural disaster recovery.
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We assess your situation, identify the right pathway, and flag any risks before you commit. 100% refundable if you proceed with us.
We build your migration strategy, gather documentation, and prepare a strong, decision-ready application.
We lodge your application, manage all Department correspondence, and support you through to visa grant.
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