Working Holiday Visa SC 417
- have a passport from an eligible country
- must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) or 18 -35 years age(inclusive)
- must not be accompanied by dependent children
- do short-term work in Australia to help pay for your holiday
- study for up to 4 months
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
| First Work and Holiday Visa | Second Work and Holiday Visa | Third Work and Holiday Visa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at time of application | 18 to 30 years (inclusive) or b/w 18 to 35 years (inclusive) |
18 to 30 years (inclusive) or b/w 18 to 35 years (inclusive) |
18 to 30 years (inclusive) or b/w 18 to 35 years (inclusive) |
| Passport of eligible countries or jurisdiction | You must have a passport from an eligible country | You must have a passport from an eligible country | You must have a passport from an eligible country |
| Work Conditions | You can work while you are here | You can do any kind of work while you are here | You can do any kind of work while you are here |
| To be eligible for further application | You must have completed 3 months of specified subclass 417 work | You must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 417 work | |
| Condition | If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago | If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago | |
| You can apply for a second Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria | You can apply for a third Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria | ||
| Finance | About AUD5,000 for your initial stay, plus the fare to where you are going after leaving Australia. | About AUD5,000 for your initial stay, plus the fare to where you are going after leaving Australia. | About AUD5,000 for your initial stay, plus the fare to where you are going after leaving Australia. |
| Stay | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months | Up to 12 months |
| Cost | AUD 510 | AUD 510 | AUD 510 |
| Study | You can study for up to 4 months (17 weeks) | You can study for up to 4 months (17 weeks) | You can study for up to 4 months (17 weeks) |
You must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries/jurisdictions:
- Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (including British National Overseas passport holders), Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport), The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Between 19 January 2022 and 19 April 2022, Working Holiday Maker (WHM) (subclasses 417 and 462) visa holders who arrive in Australia can apply for a refund of the visa application charge (VAC). From 5 March 2022, eligible current and former WHMs in Australia can apply for a WHM visa with nil VAC.
At Golden Era Migration Group (GEMG), we have a high success rate for the grant of Working Holiday Visa. Our expert team will navigate you through the complex process of this visa.
Each case is different and have unique prospects. Our expert team can help you prepare your application accurately and lodge your visa documents precisely.
We understand the struggles that people go through to find the right pathway for their immigration requirements. Our vision is to provide them customised advice and solution to help them build the successful future to convert their dreams into reality. As we believe, YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS.
