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Working Holiday Visa

A first taste of Australia — travel, casual work and short-term study for eligible passport holders aged 18 to 30 (35 for some countries).

Overview

Work and travel, done properly

The Working Holiday (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas let eligible young people fund an extended trip to Australia through casual work.

We check your eligibility against your passport and age, help you understand the specified work rules for a second or third visa, and keep your application clean from the start.

Who this pathway is for

  • First-time visitors aged 18–30 (or 35 for eligible passports)
  • Applicants chasing a second or third Working Holiday visa
  • Backpackers unsure whether their regional work qualifies
  • Those combining working holiday plans with short courses

Key facts

Visa subclass417 / 462
Typical stayUp to 12 months, extendable
Work rightsWith most employers, time-limited per employer
Study rightsUp to 4 months
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What's included

How we handle it for you

01

Eligibility check

Passport, age and prior-visa history reviewed against current rules.

02

Specified work guidance

Clarifying what counts toward a second or third visa.

03

Application lodgement

Filed correctly, with evidence organised and ready.

04

Ongoing questions

A point of contact if the Department asks for more information.

Our Process

From first conversation to decision

01

Initial consultation

We confirm eligibility and outline what a first, second or third visa needs.

02

Evidence & strategy

We help you understand specified work requirements before you commit to a role.

03

Lodgement

We prepare and file your application.

04

Decision & next steps

We brief you on your grant conditions and any timing quirks to know about.

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