Australia Working Visa
For young adults from eligible countries to have an extended holiday and work in Australia to fund it.
*Fees and processing times are subject to change. Check official sources.
analytics Visa Overview
Real-time data from official sources
Processing Time
1-30 days
75% of applications processed within 14 days, 90% within 30 days. First visa applications typically faster than 2nd/3rd year applications.
Eligibility Requirements
Make sure you meet these requirements before applying.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Age Requirement: Must be 18-30 years of age (35 for some countries) when applying
- Age Requirement: Must be 18-30 years of age (35 for some countries) when applying
- Age Requirement: Must be 18-30 years of age (35 for some countries) when applying
- Education: Some countries require tertiary education or completion of at least 2 years study
- Education: Some countries require tertiary education or completion of at least 2 years study
- Education: Some countries require tertiary education or completion of at least 2 years study
- Financial Capacity: Must have sufficient funds for initial stay (AUD 5,000) plus return airfare
- Financial Capacity: Must have sufficient funds for initial stay (AUD 5,000) plus return airfare
- Financial Capacity: Must have sufficient funds for initial stay (AUD 5,000) plus return airfare
- No Dependent Children: Must not be accompanied by dependent children
- No Dependent Children: Must not be accompanied by dependent children
- No Dependent Children: Must not be accompanied by dependent children
- Eligible Passport: Must hold a passport from an eligible country
- Eligible Passport: Must hold a passport from an eligible country
- Eligible Passport: Must hold a passport from an eligible country
- No Previous 417 (First Visa): Must not have previously held a subclass 417 visa (for first working holiday)
- No Previous 417 (First Visa): Must not have previously held a subclass 417 visa (for first working holiday)
- No Previous 417 (First Visa): Must not have previously held a subclass 417 visa (for first working holiday)
Document Checklist
2 Supporting Documents (Recommended)
- check Valid passport: Passport from eligible country with at least 6 months validity
- check Valid passport: Passport from eligible country with at least 6 months validity
- check Valid passport: Passport from eligible country with at least 6 months validity
- check Passport photos: Recent passport-sized photographs
- check Passport photos: Recent passport-sized photographs
- check Passport photos: Recent passport-sized photographs
- check Financial evidence: Evidence of AUD 5,000 for initial expenses plus return airfare
- check Financial evidence: Evidence of AUD 5,000 for initial expenses plus return airfare
- check Financial evidence: Evidence of AUD 5,000 for initial expenses plus return airfare
- check Health insurance: Evidence of health insurance for duration of stay
- check Health insurance: Evidence of health insurance for duration of stay
- check Health insurance: Evidence of health insurance for duration of stay
- check Functional English evidence: Evidence of functional English ability
- check Functional English evidence: Evidence of functional English ability
- check Functional English evidence: Evidence of functional English ability
- check Police clearance certificate: Police clearance if requested
- check Police clearance certificate: Police clearance if requested
- check Police clearance certificate: Police clearance if requested
- check Health examination: Medical examination if required for your circumstances
- check Health examination: Medical examination if required for your circumstances
- check Health examination: Medical examination if required for your circumstances
Download Checklist PDF
Get the complete list of required documents.
Step-by-Step Application
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet age requirements (18-30/35), hold eligible passport, have sufficient funds (AUD 5,000+), and have not held this visa before.
Lodge Visa Application Online
Create ImmiAccount and complete online application. Provide personal details, passport information, and health declarations.
Pay Application Fee
Pay the visa application charge online via credit/debit card.
Wait for Decision
Most applications processed within 14-30 days. You may be asked for additional health or character checks.
Visa Grant
Receive visa grant notification via email. Visa valid for 12 months from first entry. Must enter Australia within 12 months of grant.
Common Rejection Reasons
Avoid these common mistakes that lead to visa refusals.
Age Requirements Not Met
Apply before your birthday if close to age limit. Check specific limit for your passport country. Age must be met at application date, not grant date.
Already Held Working Holiday Visa
For 2nd WHV, complete 88 days specified work. For 3rd WHV, complete 6 months specified work. Keep detailed records including payslips and employer declarations.