Overview

The Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417) allows young adults from eligible countries to have an affordable Australian adventure. Spend up to a year touring the country while taking short-term jobs to fund your travels. 

Who Can Apply?

Citizens aged 18-30 from one of 20+ partner countries can apply. This includes Ireland, France, Germany, Taiwan, UK, Canada and more. Recent graduates may also score a 2nd or 3rd year extension.

Work Perks and Limits 

Pick fruit on a farm one week, bartend a cool pub the next. Work as you travel, just switch employers within 6 months per visa rules. Income earned is taxed and superannuated. Remember – tourism must be your main focus.  

Experience Oz 

Dive the Great Barrier Reef one month, hike the Outback the next. Meet fellow backpackers in youth hostels or camp under the stars between jobs. With up to 3 years to explore, Australia’s epic adventures await!

Conclusion  

With the Subclass 417 visa, thousands embark annually on an Australian walkabout mixing work and tourism for an experience of a lifetime.