Eligibility Assessment
We review your passport, age, financial position and previous Australian visa history.
Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417
The Subclass 417 visa allows eligible young adults to explore Australia while taking temporary jobs to help cover their travel and living costs.
Eligible applicants may stay in Australia for up to 12 months and, if they meet the relevant requirements, may apply for a second or third Working Holiday visa.
Think Higher Consultants can assess your circumstances and guide you through the application process.
Check your Subclass 417 eligibility with our team.Our Subclass 417 Visa Services
Specified Work Review
We assess the industry, duties, workplace location, employment dates, and payment records associated with your specified work.
Second and Third Visa Guidance
We explain the requirements for a further Working Holiday visa and advise you on the evidence you may need.
Visa Condition Guidance
We guide you on the conditions attached to your visa.
Document Review
We review the information you provide and identify missing or inconsistent documents before lodgement.
Application Support
We guide you through the ImmiAccount application and help you respond to requests from the Department of Home Affairs.
Subclass 417 Visa Requirements
You may be eligible if you:
- Hold a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
- Meet the age requirement for your passport
- Plan to visit Australia mainly for a holiday
- Have enough money to support your initial stay
- Have funds for a return or onward journey
- Meet health and character requirements
- Are not accompanied by dependent children
- Meet the relevant specified work requirement for a second or third visa
The Subclass 417 visa is intended for an extended holiday. Temporary work is permitted to help fund your stay.
Age Limit
You must usually be between 18 and 30 years old when you submit your application. For some eligible passport holders, the maximum age limit is 35.
What Can You Do on This Visa?
| Visa feature | General rule |
|---|---|
| Stay in Australia | Up to 12 months |
| Work | Permitted, subject to visa conditions |
| Study or training | Up to 4 months |
| Travel | Leave and return while the visa remains valid |
| Further stay | A second or third visa may be available |
You can generally undertake any type of work, but limits may apply to how long you can work for the same employer.
First, Second and Third Working Holiday Visas
| Visa | Main requirement | Possible stay |
|---|---|---|
| First visa | Eligible passport, age, funds, health and character | Up to 12 months |
| Second visa | Usually 3 months of eligible specified work | Up to 12 months |
| Third visa | Usually 6 months of eligible specified work | Up to 12 months |
Eligible UK passport holders applying on or after 1 July 2024 do not need to complete specified work for a second or third Subclass 417 visa. The application must be lodged using an eligible UK passport.
Specified Work for a Second or Third Visa
Most applicants must complete eligible specified work before applying for another Working Holiday visa.
3 months / 88 days
At least 3 months or 88 calendar days of specified work.
6 months / 179 days
At least 6 months or 179 calendar days of specified work completed during the second Working Holiday visa.
Specified work categories
Eligible specified work may include:
These work categories may be relevant when meeting the specified work requirement for a second or third Working Holiday visa.
- Plant and animal cultivation
- Fishing and pearling
- Tree farming and felling
- Mining
- Construction
- Tourism and hospitality in eligible areas
- Approved bushfire or natural-disaster recovery work
The work must meet the approved industry, location, duties, employment period and payment requirements. A job does not qualify only because it is located in regional Australia.
How Are the 88 Days Counted?
The calculation depends on your employment arrangement.
Full-Time Work
If you work the normal full-time pattern for the industry over three continuous calendar months, normal weekends or rest days during that period may count.
Part-Time or Casual Work
You may need to work over a longer period to complete the equivalent number of normal full-time days or shifts.
Important Rules
- Work from different employers can be combined.
- Work does not need to be continuous.
- Two shifts in one day count as one day.
- Paid leave may count; unpaid days generally do not.
- The minimum period is 3 months for a second visa and 6 months for a third visa.
Home Affairs assesses whether you completed the equivalent number of normal workdays or shifts for the relevant industry and role.
Evidence You Should Keep
Keep clear employment records from the beginning, including:
- Employment contract
- Payslips
- Bank statements showing wage payments
- Timesheets or rosters
- Employer ABN and legal business name
- Workplace address and postcode
- Tax income statements
- Superannuation records
- Position description
- Employer reference
- Piece-rate agreement where applicable
An employer’s statement that the work qualifies is not enough. The Department may verify the employer, duties, dates, location and payment records.
Visa Conditions
Six-Month Employer Limit
Condition 8547 generally limits work with the same employer to six months.
You may be able to work longer where an exemption applies or written permission is granted. Where permission is required, the request must be submitted before the initial six-month period ends.
Four-Month Study Limit
Condition 8548 generally limits study or training to four months during each Working Holiday visa.
The limit applies separately to each first, second or third visa.
Grant of Another Visa
If another Australian visa is granted while you hold a Working Holiday visa, the Subclass 417 visa may cease. This may affect your work rights and eligibility for another Working Holiday visa.
Working Holiday Visa Cost
The current government charges are:
| Application | Government charge |
|---|---|
| First Working Holiday visa | AUD840 |
| Second Working Holiday visa | AUD1,000 |
| Third Working Holiday visa | AUD1,000 |
Other possible costs include health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, translations, insurance and professional assistance.
Government charges can change. Check the current amount in ImmiAccount or through the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator before paying.
Processing Time
There is no guaranteed processing time for a Subclass 417 visa.
Processing may take longer where:
- Documents are incomplete
- Financial evidence is unclear
- Health or character checks are required
- Previous immigration issues need to be reviewed
- Specified work requires verification
- The Department requests further information
Home Affairs is currently receiving a high volume of Working Holiday Maker applications. Applicants should not book travel until they receive written confirmation that the visa has been granted.
Registered Migration Advice
Subclass 417 Visa Guidance
Migration advice is provided through Registered Migration Agent Aneel Khowaja, MARN 1571699.
We can review your passport, age, previous Australian visa history and supporting documents before providing guidance on your Working Holiday visa application.
Related Visa Information
Related Visas And Temporary Stay Options
Compare closely connected visa information before deciding which temporary stay pathway applies to your passport and circumstances.
Why Choose Think Higher Consultants?
Registered Migration Agent
Migration advice is provided through Registered Migration Agent Aneel Khowaja, MARN 1571699.
Detailed Eligibility Review
We consider your passport, age, visa history and supporting documents before providing guidance.
More Than 11 Years of Experience
Think Higher Consultants has more than 11 years of experience supporting clients with Australian migration and education matters.
Clear and Practical Advice
We explain the requirements in simple language and do not guarantee a visa outcome or processing time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do the Subclass 417 and Subclass 462 Visas Differ?
Both visas allow eligible young people to travel and work temporarily in Australia, but they are available to different passport holders. Subclass 462 may also involve education, English, government support, annual cap or ballot requirements. Your passport determines which visa you can apply for.
When does the 12-month visa period begin?
For a first Working Holiday visa, the stay period generally begins when you first enter Australia. Once the visa begins, time spent outside Australia does not normally extend its expiry date.
Do I need health insurance?
Private health insurance is strongly recommended because you may be responsible for medical and hospital expenses in Australia. Some passport holders may have limited access to Medicare under a reciprocal healthcare agreement, but this may not cover every service or cost.
Can specified work completed on a bridging visa count?
It may count in limited circumstances where the bridging visa followed an eligible first or second Working Holiday visa while the person was waiting for the next Working Holiday visa decision. Work completed on an unrelated Student visa, bridging visa or other visa will generally not count.
Can my partner travel with me?
Your partner cannot be included in your Subclass 417 application. They must apply for and hold their own suitable visa. Dependent children cannot accompany you during your Working Holiday stay.
Subclass 417 Assessment
Get Help With Your Subclass 417 Visa
Your eligibility depends on your passport, age, immigration history and any specified work you intend to claim.
Think Higher Consultants can assess your circumstances and provide guidance on your Working Holiday visa application.
Contact our team for a Subclass 417 visa assessment.