If you've ever dreamed of travelling abroad, several visa options available to you can make your dream a reality, one of the best being the working holiday visa (417). If you're over 18 and looking to travel the world on an Australian passport, the working holiday visa is one of the most cost-effective ways. However, applying for this visa can be difficult if you're unaware of all the ins and outs. This guide will explain everything you need to know about Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417 and how to get it.

What is Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417?

The Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) is a visa for people aged 18 to 30 years old. This visa lets you stay in Australia for up to 12 months and work for up to six months with each employer. To be eligible, you need to have Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in your country of residence or be a citizen who has lived overseas for at least three of the past five years. The program has been expanded in recent years so that all nationalities can participate if they meet the eligibility requirements.

When can you apply for subclass 417?

You can apply for Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417 if you are a citizen of an eligible country and you are:

• If you have already completed a degree in Australia, between 18 and 30 years old or between 18 and 35 years old.
• In good health
• Show evidence of adequate funds to cover the cost of your stay in Australia.
• Have not been convicted of any crime within the last 10 years (excluding traffic offences).
• A condition that you will return to your home country after your time in Australia has finished.
• You must be available for full-time work while in Australia on this visa.
• Are free from contagious diseases that could cause serious harm to Australian citizens or residents.
• Intend to leave Australia at the end of their authorized stay.
• Intend to enter into only one working holiday agreement with one employer during their stay in Australia and not engage in other paid employment (other than casual employment) unless it is incidental to the agreed upon working holiday activities.

Documents required for work and holiday visa

• A valid passport from your home country.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in Australia (usually about AUD$20,000).
• An Australian Bank Account.
• 2 Passport Size Photos.
• Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself in Australia.
• Evidence that you intend to return to your home country at the end of your visit.
• Document employment arrangements or evidence that you will be self-sufficient during your stay.
• If applicable, documentation evidencing family ties with an Australian citizen or permanent resident living in Australia who can sponsor and provide financial assistance for the applicant's maintenance and accommodation while there.

What is Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462?

Work and holiday visa subclass 462 is a temporary visa that allows people to work in Australia for up to two years. It is open to citizens of certain countries aged 18-30 and entitles them to work and holiday in Australia for up to two years. The holder of this visa can also study on campus as long as they are enrolled at a registered Australian educational institution.

This type of visa does not allow the holder to bring their partner or children into Australia. They must apply for other visas if they want their partner or children to come with them.