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  • Visa streams: subclass 417 and 462
  • Eligibility: age 18-30 or 35 by passport
  • Jobs: hospitality, tourism, regional work
  • Extensions: possible with specified regional work

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Follow a clear path from eligibility to arrival with checklists and timelines.

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Understand 417 vs 462, costs, and application timing.

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Regional work strategy

Plan specified work early to unlock second and third year options.

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Australia Working Holiday Visa

Overview Australia offers Working Holiday (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas for young adults who want an extended holiday…

Plan your year

Follow a proven sequence to stay on budget and avoid visa surprises.

  • Step 1

    Check eligibility

    Age limits, passport rules, and quota timing differ by passport.

  • Step 2

    Build your budget

    Plan for flights, savings, insurance, and the first month abroad.

  • Step 3

    Apply and prep

    Collect documents early and track processing timelines.

  • Step 4

    Arrive and work

    Know the job market, tax rules, and local expectations.

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Arrival Checklist

At the border (official) Complete the Incoming Passenger Card (IPC) on arrival. If you have an ePassport, you may use SmartGate for…

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Budget

Official funds requirement Home Affairs says you must have enough money to support yourself and leave Australia. This is usually about AUD…

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Cities and Regions

Choose locations based on your visa plan If you only want one year, pick a base that matches your job goals. If…

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Eligibility

Basic eligibility (official) Age 18 to 30, or 35 for some 417 passports. Eligible passport for the subclass you apply for. No…

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Housing

Renting basics (official examples) Rental rules are set by state and territory regulators. The Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) pages are a…

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Insurance

Adequate health insurance is strongly recommended (official) Home Affairs says visitors to Australia who are not eligible for Medicare are strongly recommended…

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Jobs

Work rights on a WHV (official) Home Affairs says you can do any kind of work on a WHV and study up…

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Regional and Specified Work

What counts as specified work (official) Home Affairs defines specified work as work in a specified industry and area of Australia. The…

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