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WORKING HOLIDAY MAKER (subclass 417)

As part of the Australian Government's online visa service, people who are eligible can apply for a Working Holiday visa over the internet from outside Australia.

The visa may be used to:

- travel to Australia for a stay of up to 12 months; and/or
- study or train for up to 4 months; and/or
- combine a holiday with work and supplement your funds with incidental work.

If your main purpose for travelling to Australia is to work, you should consider a visa intended for work purposes.

See: Visa Wizard (DIAC website)

To apply for this visa you must:

- be outside Australia; and
- be between 18 and 30 (inclusive) years old; and
- have no dependent family members; and
- hold a valid passport of one of the following countries;

See: Participating Countries - DIAC Website

For further requirements and conditions, please read the following pages.
See: Working Holiday Maker Program and Online Application - DIAC Website

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Step 1 - Before you start your application

Check whether you meet the requirements as described above; and
have the following documents/information ready:

- the passport that you will use to enter Australia [should be valid for your intended period of stay in Australia]; and

- a valid credit card to pay the visa application charge (refer to the latest charges on form 990i) 

Step 2 - Apply for your visa online

The online application form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You should be prepared to answer questions regarding previous trips to Australia and other countries, your health and your intended stay in Australia. All questions will be asked in English. You may be required to provide further documents to complete your online application, in which case you will be notified by e-mail. Please make sure to note your transaction reference number after you finalised the process.

Go to: Working Holiday Maker Application - DIAC Website

Step 3 - Check the status of your visa online
You may at any time check the status of your application or download a copy of your grant letter, if your visa has been granted.

Go to: Evisa Status Request - DIAC Website

You should allow between 48 hours and 4 weeks for the outcome of your internet application.

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WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU CONFIRM YOUR FLIGHT ONCE YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR WORKING HOIDAY VISA HAS BEEN GRANTED.
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Need further assistance?

If you experience any problems during or after your online application, you should contact the Working Holiday Maker helpdesk in Australia.

E-mail: evisa.whm.helpdesk@immi.gov.au

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How do I obtain a Second Working Holiday Maker Visa?

For information on the second WHM visa and to find out if you are eligible to apply for a second visa, please visit the following website:

See: Second Working Holiday Maker - DIAC Website

Client enquiries should be directed to the Working Holiday Maker Helpdesk in Hobart.

E-Mail: 2ndWHM.Helpdesk@immi.gov.au

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I am not elegible for a WHM visa, are there any alternatives?

You may wish to consider visiting Australia as a tourist for up to 12 months without the permission to work or you may want to apply for a student visa.
If you wish to work in Australia, please see the work-related visa options.

See: Visa Wizard (DIAC Website)

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