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Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)
Who should apply for Working Holiday visa?
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Young people, up to age 30 who would like to travel and work in Australia for up to a year.
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What are the requirements for this visa?
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Age – At least 18 and up to 30.
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Without any depending children escorting you.
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Have a specific passport – only passport holders from the countries mentioned below, are eligible to apply.
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You must be outside Australia to apply for your first Working Holiday visa and when it is decided.
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In certain conditions, you may be eligible to apply for a second 417 visa while being in Australia or outside.
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This visa will allow you to work for one employer for six months only – in certain cases you will be able to extend your work only after given permission by the Department of Home Affairs to work longer.
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Processing time of this visa – between 11 to 32 days.
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Only a passport holder from one of these countries, is eligible to apply for Work and Holiday visa:
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Belgium
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Canada
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Cyprus
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Denmark
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Estonia
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Hong Kong
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Ireland
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Italy
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Japan
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Malta
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Norway
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Sweden
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Taiwan
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The Netherlands
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The Republic of Korea
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It is recommended to also review the requirements for the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) which offers similar entitlements to the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417).
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Processing time for Work and Holiday visa:
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31-71 calendar days