Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Vamola has read this route for travellers asking about: Work.
It has read it for 4 passports: Canada, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom.
Who must act
You apply yourself: the page names no other party who has to act first.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Where it leads
Temporary. The page publishes no way on to permanent residence.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
What its page publishes about age
You must be between 18 and 35 years old
The limit is measured at the time of application, and it is set country by country. Other passports have a limit of 30.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
What the route states about itself
What it costs to apply
The official page publishes no amount. It sends you to the Visa Pricing Estimator instead, so Vamola will not state a figure it cannot read from the page it cites.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
How long you can stay
Stay up to 12 months
The 12 months start on the date you enter Australia. You must enter within 12 months of the visa being granted.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Entries
Multiple entry
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Work
You may work
You can do any kind of work, but usually you can only work for the same employer for 6 months.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Study
You may study or train for up to 4 months
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Money for your stay
You must have about AUD 5000 for your stay
The official page says this is usually about AUD 5,000 for your initial stay, plus the fare to where you are going after leaving Australia. It is an indication, not a fixed figure.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Whether it is accepting applications
The page publishes nothing saying this route has stopped taking applications.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
What the route asks for
Hold an eligible passport
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is on the Working Holiday list of eligible passport countries, including British National Overseas passport holders. You must be a citizen of, and hold a valid passport from, that country.
Read for: United Kingdom.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
The Republic of Ireland is on the Working Holiday list of eligible passport countries. You must be a citizen of, and hold a valid passport from, that country.
Read for: Ireland.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Italy is on the Working Holiday list of eligible passport countries. You must be a citizen of, and hold a valid passport from, that country.
Read for: Italy.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Canada is on the Working Holiday list of eligible passport countries. You must be a citizen of, and hold a valid passport from, that country.
Read for: Canada.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Apply before your next birthday
You must apply before you turn the age above, in Australian Eastern time. The deadline is midnight the day before that birthday, even if you apply from outside Australia. The visa can still be granted if you turn a year older after you apply but before a decision is made.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Apply from outside Australia
You must be outside Australia when you apply and when the application is decided.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Not have used this visa before
You must not have previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) or a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462).
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Travel without dependent children
You cannot include family members in your application, and you cannot be accompanied by dependent children while you are in Australia on this visa.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Have enough money
You must have enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia and to leave at the end of your stay.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Meet the health requirement
You must meet the health requirement.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Meet the character requirement
You must meet the character requirement.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Owe the Australian Government nothing
If you or a family member owe the Australian Government money, it must be repaid or repayment must be arranged.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
Sign the Australian values statement
You must sign the Australian values statement.
Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417/first-working-holiday-417 Checked
How to read this page
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