Your Working Holiday Visa Guide
Everything you need to know about the Australian Working Holiday visas (subclass 417 and 462).
What exactly is a WHV?
The Working Holiday Visa lets young people (usually aged 18-30, up to 35 for some countries) live, travel, and work in Australia for an initial 12 months. It's one of the best ways to experience the country while supporting yourself along the way.
Subclass 417
Working Holiday Visa
For passport holders from countries like the UK, Canada, France, Italy, and Germany. Usually a straightforward application.
Subclass 462
Work and Holiday Visa
For passport holders from countries like the USA, China, Spain, and Argentina. Usually has extra education and English requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Age Limits
You must apply when you're between 18 and 30 years old (up to 35 for Canada, France, and Ireland).
Valid Passport
You must hold a passport from an eligible country.
No Dependents
You can't bring dependent children on this visa.
Savings
You'll need to show roughly AUD $5,000 in savings to support yourself when you arrive.
Condition 8547: The 6-Month Threshold
You can work as much as you like, but not for the same employer for more than 6 months in a row, except in a few rare cases.
Extending Your Visa
You can extend your stay up to 3 years by doing eligible regional work, such as farming or tourism.
88 days (3 calendar months) of eligible regional work completed in Year 1.
6 full months (179 days) of eligible regional work completed in Year 2.
Strictly confined to remote/regional postcodes across Agriculture, Mining, Construction, or bushfire recovery.
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