Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)
UK holders as of July 2024: no regional work required for extensions; US added to Subclass 462 in late 2024; 59+ eligible countries total | Standard max age: 30; Extended for some nationalities: 35 for UK / Canada / Ireland / France (417 subclass); 35 for many 462 countries Duration: 3 years total (3 x 12-month visas) for UK; 2 years for Canada/Ireland/France; 1-2 years others | Savings Requirement (USD): AUD 5000 savings + health cover | Min Age: 18 | Work Permitted: Yes (open work permit) Eligible nationalities: UK / Ireland / Canada / France / Germany / Italy / Sweden / Norway / Denmark / Belgium / Netherlands / Finland / Japan / South Korea / Cyprus / Malta / Estonia / Hong Kong SAR / Taiwan / San Marino / Uruguay / Argentina / Chile / Peru / USA (462 stream) / Spain / Portugal / Poland / Czech Republic / Slovakia / Hungary / Austria / Slovenia / Thailand / Vietnam / Malaysia / Singapore / Indonesia / Bangladesh / India (462 stream) / Pakistan (462 stream) / Philippines (462 stream) / Turkey (462 stream) / Israel (462 stream) / Luxembourg / Monaco / Andorra
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Working holiday visa: short-term (typically 1-2 yrs) with a maximum duration, not a minimum; no minimum-stay requirement to retain
high confidenceHighlights
- Ideal for young travelers
- Work and travel in Australia
- No regional work required for extensions
- Quick processing time
- Access to diverse job opportunities
What could change
Changes in bilateral agreements could affect eligibility.
Tax Notes
Australia has a tax-free threshold, and Working Holiday Visa holders may not pay tax if earnings are below this threshold.