Which countries are eligible for Subclass 417 visa?

The Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417 visa) is for young nationals (18-30 years old) or (18-35 years for some countries) and allows young people to travel, work, and study in Australia for up to 12 months. It is a popular way for young nationals to experience Australia’s culture and gain work experience. Australia also has a Subclass 462 visa within the Working Holiday Maker Program, an alternate Working Holiday visa for those not eligible for a Subclass 417 visa.
 

A Working Holiday visa allows an applicant three times: First, second, and third, through which an applicant can gain Australian work experience for 3 years individually.
 

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List of eligible Countriesa to apply for Subclass 417 visa

To apply for this Subclass 417 visa, an applicant must be a holder of a valid passport that is involved in the Working Holiday Program with Australia, which are:
 

• Belgium
• Canada
• Republic of Cyprus
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
• Republic of Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Republic of Korea
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Sweden
• Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport)
• The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including British National Overseas passport holders)
   

*Note: Indians are not included in the Subclass 417 visa, so that they can apply for Subclass 462 instead.
 

Requirements to apply for a Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417 visa)

To apply for a Subclass 417 visa, an applicant must fulfill the requirements which are:
 

• Valid passport of eligible country
• Aged between 18-30 or 35 years
• Proof of accommodation in the eligible country
• Undertake not to bring dependents
• Provide proof of payment
• Birth certificate
• Sufficient funds of AUD 5,000
• Health and Character requirements
• Australia values statement
   

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