The Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

For young travelers who want to spend time in Australia economically supporting themselves through short-term work, the Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) is an ideal option. The visa offers a wonderful opportunity to combine recreation, work, and cultural exchange into one experience that can be life-changing.

At Apex Immigration Australia, we make it easy and hassle-free for you so that you can focus on charting your Aussie adventure.

What is the Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)?

Subclass 417 visa allows eligible passport holders of some nations to live, work, and travel all over Australia for a period of 12 months. The visa is typically favoured by the young people who wish to travel to Australia and earn money at the same time.

In contrast to regular tourist visas, this visa is more flexible, allowing you to work, study, and even extend your stay if you qualify.

The Potential for Opportunity Provided by a 417 Visa

Employment opportunities in Australia consist of full-time, part-time, and casual employment.

✔️ Travel freely throughout all Australian states and territories

✔️ Train or study for a maximum of 4 months

✔️ Apply for a second or third 417 visa (if you are eligible)

Whether you're picking fruit in the bush or waiting tables in a beachside café, this visa is designed to enable you to live Australia from the inside out.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417, you should:

- Be aged between 18 and 30 years (inclusive) during application

- (Maximum of 35 years for Canada, France, and Ireland)

- Have a valid passport of a qualifying country.

- Should not be followed by dependent offspring.

- Meet health and character standards

- Have enough money (typically about AUD $5,000)

- Be applying from overseas (first-time applicants)

- Countries Eligible for Subclass 417

Some of the countries participating are:

- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Sweden
- United Kingdom.
(the complete list on the Home Affairs website)

Documents Required to qualify, you'll typically need:

- A valid passport

- Passport photographs

- Evidence of sufficient financial resources (bank statements).

- Health insurance (optional)

- Character documents (e.g., police certificate)

- Evidence of onward travel or payment of a return ticket

Let Apex Immigration assist you in collecting and organizing all the necessary paperwork — no confusion, no delays.

Can You Extend It?

Yes! You can apply for:

- A Second Working Holiday Visa (following 3 months of mandatory regional work)

- A Third Working Holiday Visa (after you've done eligible work for 6 months on your second visa)

Typical qualifying positions for visa renewal are:

- Farming and harvesting

- Building

- Bushfire or flood recovery

- Tourism and hospitality in the distant areas

- Fishing and pearling

Processing Time?

- 75% of applications take 4–6 weeks to complete

- 90% of cases are settled within 8 weeks

We make the process efficient so that your application is submitted precisely and with confidence for the first time.

Reasons for Choosing Apex Immigration.

At Apex Immigration, we reduce the stress that comes with visa application procedures.

We offer: 

✔️ National guidance

✅ Tailored eligibility evaluation

✅ Checklist-based documentation support

✅ Clarity of information and instruction 

✅ Low-cost, transparent service with us, your Australian working holiday is taken care of. 

Start Your Journey Today Start your journey confidently. Whether it is for a gap year, an international work break, or a cultural exchange unrivalled, the Subclass 417 visa provides gateway to numerous possibilities.