1. • You must be aged between 18 and 35 (30 for some countries)
   • You must hold a valid passport from an eligible country (Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and the UK).
   • You must not have previously held a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) or Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462).
   • You must have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
   • You should meet health and character requirements.

You can stay in Australia for up to 12 months from the date you first enter the country.

Yes, you can work in Australia while on a 417 visa. However, there are restrictions on the type and duration of work you can do with one employer. Typically, you can work for the same employer for up to 6 months.

You can study for up to 4 months in Australia while on a 417 visa.

Yes, you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like while the visa is valid.

In certain cases, it may be possible to extend your 417 visa for an additional 12-24 months if you meet certain criteria, such as completing 3/6 months of specified work in a regional area during your first visa year.

Specified work includes work in regional Australia in industries such as agriculture, fishing, and construction. This work may make you eligible for a second or a third-year visa extension.

The processing time can vary depending on various factors, but it usually takes several weeks to a few months. It’s advisable to apply well in advance of your intended travel date.

There is usually no cap on the number of 417 visas issued each year. However, eligibility criteria and visa conditions can change, so it’s essential to check the latest information before applying.

The 417 visa is a temporary visa and does not lead directly to permanent residency. However, while in Australia, you can explore other pathways to permanent residency if you meet the requirements.

If you wish to stay longer and continue your working holiday, you may be able to apply for a second Working Holiday visa which will allow you to stay for an extra 12 months.

To be eligible to apply, you must hold or have previously held a Working Holiday (subclass 417 or subclass 462) visa, and, in most cases, you must have completed three months of specified work in regional areas of Australia while on your first Working Holiday visa. Find out whether this applies to you and check to ensure the work you are undertaking, and the regional area of Australia is eligible under the guidelines, as specified work eligibility differs between subclass 417 and subclass 462 visas.

Yes, you can be self-employed with a working holiday visa, but you can only keep a work contract with the same business or company for six months. You may also apply for an ABN (Australian Business Number) if you are self-employed.

The Department of Home Affairs can request evidence for private medical insurance coverage and attach a respective condition to your visa. Some countries have signed reciprocal healthcare agreements with Australia which means that their citizens are automatically covered by Medicare and will, therefore not need private health insurance while visiting Australia. These countries are Belgium, Finland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.   If you are not a citizen of those countries, considering private health insurance is strongly recommended.

Yes, you may be eligible as the age criteria is relevant at the time of application. After your visa is granted, you have 12 months to enter Australia and spend up to one year working and travelling the country.