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417 Visa: Working Holiday

If you want to spend a holiday in Australia and wish to extend it by rendering temporary work, a 417 visa is best suited for you and your goal. Know what exactly is a working holiday visa subclass 417, its eligibility requirements, and application specifics. You can also call our office for tailored advice.

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    What is a 417 Visa Australia?

    A working Holiday visa or subclass 417 visa lets young people work and vacation in Australia for up to 12 months. This visa was meant to strengthen cultural and social ties between Australia and its partner countries. To enjoy its perks, key 417 visa requirements include:

    • You must prove you’re a temporary visitor who wants to spend a holiday in Australia
    • You must have sufficient funds (approx. A$5,000) to support the entirety of your stay for 12 months
    • You must likewise have sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket after your temporary stay
    • You must not bring or be accompanied by dependent children
    • You must pass character and health tests

    Partner countries for a visa 417 in Australia

    Another key requirement for your AUS visa 417 application is that you must hold a valid passport from any of the following
    eligible countries:

    • Belgium
    • Japan
    • Canada
    • Malta
    • Denmark
    • Netherlands
    • Estonia
    • Norway
    • Finland
    • Republic of Cyprus
    • France
    • Republic of Ireland
    • Germany
    • Republic of Korea
    • Sweden
    • Taiwan
    • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (British National Overseas passport holders are included)
    • United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
    • Italy

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    Three (3) Types of 417 Working Holiday Visa

    You can apply and qualify for a working holiday visa 417 up to three (3) times, making the maximum length of stay to three (3) years if you qualify. For each visa application, there are specific eligibility requirements that must be satisfied.

    First 417 Visa

    For your first Working Holiday visa, you must fulfil the following 417 visa conditions:

    • You must be offshore (outside Australia) during application
    • You must hold a valid passport and must be a citizen from the eligible countries specified
    • You must not have previously held a Work and Holiday visa under subclass 462
    • You must be 18 to 30 years of age (18 to 35 if you’re Canadian, Irish, or French)

    Second 417 Visa

    If you wish to extend your stay in Australia for another 12 months, here are the requirements:

    • You must have met all eligibility conditions for the first 417 visa
    • You must not have previously held more than one (1) 417 visa
    • You must be 18 to 30 years of age (18 to 35 if you’re Canadian, Irish, or French)
    • You must have worked in regional Australia from an eligible occupation while holding your first 417 visa

    Third 417 Visa

    To maximise your work and holiday in Australia you can apply for a third 417 visa, provided you meet all these criteria:

    • You must have held two (2) 417 visas
    • You must be 18 to 30 years of age (18 to 35 if you’re Canadian, Irish, or French)
    • From 1 July 2019, you must have rendered six (6) months’ worth of specified work in regional Australia

    417 Visa Specified Work Requirement

    If you want to apply for the second and third holiday work visa 417, you must have rendered at least three to six months of specified work experience in regional Australia.

    A specified work is any type of work rendered in a specific industry and regional area in Australia. These specified work industries include:

    • Construction
    • Critical COVID-19 work
    • Fishing and pearling
    • Mining
    • Plant and animal cultivation
    • Tourism and hospitality
    • Tree farming and felling
    • Bushfire recovery work (for affected areas after 31 July 2019)
    • Floor recovery work for affected areas, applications lodged on/after 1 July 2022

    Regional Areas for 417 Australian Visa

    It is important to note that you must not only render work in a specified industry but also do the occupation in a regional area of Australia. These are the following:

    • New South Wales (except Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, and Wollongong)
    • Norfolk Island
    • Northern Territory
    • Queensland (except the Greater Brisbane area and Gold Coast)
    • South Australia
    • Tasmania
    • Victoria (except Melbourne’s metropolitan areas)
    • Western Australia (except Perth and nearby areas)

    417 visa price, processing times, and 2024 updates

    Here are more key details for subclass 417 working holiday visa in Australia.

    Cost

    • A$635

    Processing Time

    • Within 14 days

    Latest Updates

    • Australia partners with the Philippines to allow Filipinos and Australians to holiday and render short-term work and study in each other’s country
    • Papua New Guinea joined the program on 1 July 2023 under subclass 462 (no Letter of Support needed)
    • Australia has eased age eligibility and specified work requirements for UK passport holders, with the age limit now at 35 from 1 July 2023 and specified work no longer required effective 1 July 2024

    For more information, kindly visit the Department of Home Affairs’ official website.

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    If you want a stress-free 417 visa application, consult with specialists from Parish Patience and have us lodge your requirements on your behalf so you have nothing else to worry about. Our professional team is composed of immigration lawyers, registered migration agents, and highly competent consultants who have helped thousands of clients attain their dream of living in the proverbial Land Down Under.

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      How to apply for 417 visa in Australia?

      Application is quick and easy online using your own ImmiAccount. After creating an account, you just need to fill out the details, attach supporting documents, pay the visa fee, and wait until you get notified about the result of your application or any additional information you may need to submit as requested.

      What is the difference between 417 and 462 visa?

      Both are work and holiday visa types, but application requirements for 462 visas tend to be stricter as applicants need to provide additional documents such as education certificates and a passing score on an English proficiency test (IELTS or its equivalent). Aside from that, the main difference is the list of partner countries eligible for each visa.

      Is 417 visa a permanent visa?

      A 417 visa or the Working Holiday visa is intended to deepen the cultural and social ties between Australia and its partnering countries. While it is not a permanent visa, it’s a great way for young adults to experience Australia’s culture, live, study, and work here for up to three years, provided all other requirements are fully met.

      How much money do I need to qualify for 417 visa?

      Aside from being able to pay the A$635 application fee, you must at least set aside money amounting to no less than A$5,000 to fully support your one-year stay in Australia. If you wish to extend your stay, that’s when you can apply for a second and even a third 417 visa. You could then use your earnings to continuously support yourself during your second and third year on a working holiday visa.

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