Is a Subclass 417 visa a Working Holiday Visa?

Yes, a subclass 417 visa is a Working Holiday visa that allows a young national (18-30 years) or (18-35 years) to enjoy a holiday, work, and study in the country for 12 months. A Working Holiday visa holder cannot work and study in the country for 12 months; they can work for 6 months and enroll in short-term courses of 4 months.

Benefits of Subclass 417 visa

Here are some benefits of applying for a Subclass 417 visa:

• Can work and study in Australia
• 6 months of maximum full-time employment
• Study up to 4 months
• Enter and go from Australia as often as you wish
• Travel across the country
• Extended stay for three years
• Gain Australian work experience

 

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Types of Subclass 417 visa

There are three types of Subclass 417 visas:

• First working Holiday visa: This visa is a temporary visa for young nationals that allow them to travel and work in Australia for 12 months.
• Second Working Holiday visa: This visa is for young nationals who currently hold or are holders of a First Working Holiday visa
• Third Working Holiday visa: This visa is for young nationals who currently hold or are holders of a second Working Holiday visa

Eligibility Criteria to apply for a Working Holiday visa

An applicant must fulfil the eligibility to apply for a Subclass 417 visa:

For the First Working Holiday visa

• Must have a valid passport from an eligible country
• Age must be within 18-30 years
• Apply from outside the country
• Not accompanied by dependent children
• Previously not a holder of Subclass 417 visa

For the Second Working Holiday visa

• Previous holder of Subclass 417 visa
• Holder of a substantive visa
• Passport holder of eligible country
• Age between 18-30 years
• Have completed 3 months of specified subclass 417 work

For the Third Working Holiday visa

• Is a previous holder of both first and second Working Holiday visa
• Passport holder of an eligible country
• Aged within 18-30 years
• Must have undertaken 6 months of specified subclass 417 work

 

How to apply for Subclass 417 visa?

An applicant can follow these steps to apply for a Subclass 417 visa:

Step 1: Create an ImmiAccount online

Step 2: Fill the Application form

Step 3: Register for Working Holiday visa

Step 4: Submit the application

Step 5: Once approved, migrate to Australia

 

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