Can a spouse work on a Subclass 417 visa?

No, a spouse cannot work on a Subclass 417 visa as an applicant applying for a Subclass 417 visa cannot include their dependents in the particular visa.  The primary applicant's partner can apply for a separate visa if they want to work in Australia. The Subclass 417 visa allows a young national aged between 18-30 years to reside, study, work, and travel for 12 months. Candidates can apply for a Subclass 417 visa three times and stay in the country for up to three years. 
 

To work in Australia as a spouse of a Subclass 417 visa holder, as they cannot be included on the visa application, they would need to apply for their own separate visa to join the primary holder of the Subclass 417 visa.  
 

Different Visa Options for Partners to work in Australia

There are two ways to work in Australia as a spouse: 
 

Subclass 417 visa

A partner or common-law partner can apply for a separate Subclass 417 visa if they can fulfill the requirements and stay in the country for three years individually. Later on, after gaining proper work experience in Australia, you can apply for an Australian work visa that will allow you to include your partner and work and reside in the country.
 

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Requirements to apply for a Subclass 417 visa

An applicant must fulfill the requirements to apply for a Subclass 417 visa:

• Aged between 18-30 years
• A passport holder from an eligible country
• Genuine visitor
• Health and Character requirement
• Sufficient funds
• Apply from outside Australia
• English language requirement
• Not a previous holder of Working Holiday visa previously
   

Australia Work visas

One more way to bring your spouse to the country is through an Australian work visa. Spouses or partners can apply for a separate Australian work visa based on their qualifications or if they are being nominated by an Australian state or region, and then they can work in Australia. There are different types of work visa options to apply for:
 

Australia Temporary Work visa

• TSS visa (Temporary Skill Shortage)
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa
• Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
   

Australia Permanent Work visa

• Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa
• Skilled independent visa
• Skilled Nominated visa
• Distinguished Talent visa
   

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General Requirements to apply for Australia work visa

An applicant must fulfill the requirements to apply for an Australia work visa

• Valid passport
• Approved sponsorship from an Australian employer
• Relevant skills and qualifications
• English Language proficiency
• Health and Character assessment
• Sufficient proof of funds
• Specific age criteria depending on the Australian work visa category
   

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