Before You Arrive

Most people moving to Australia for a working holiday will apply for either the Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) or the Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462). The visa available to you depends on your nationality.

You usually have 12 months from the date your visa is granted to enter Australia.

Yes! You may be eligible for a second Working Holiday Visa if you complete specified work in eligible areas of Australia.

​Visa rules can change regularly, so always make sure you're checking the latest information directly from the Australian Government before making any decisions. Keeping copies of your payslips, contracts and regional work records is also a great idea if you plan on applying for another visa later on.

A Working Holiday Visa generally allows you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months from the date you first enter the country.

Yes! Your visa generally allows multiple entries, meaning you can leave Australia and return while your visa remains valid.

Specified work can include industries such as:

• Agriculture and farm work
• Construction
• Mining
• Bushfire recovery work
• Tourism and hospitality in certain regional areas

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Eligibility requirements can change, so it's important to check the latest government information.