417 VISA
Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417
Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417 Brief Overview
Working Holiday Visa subclass 417 is a visa program intended for young people overseas who want to travel to Australia while working to fund their trip.
This visa program is suitable for people looking for some adventures in Australia and some work experiences. It allows you to travel, work, and study (for up to 4 months) in Australia during 12 months of your stay.
There are ways to stay longer in Australia after your first working holiday visa ends by applying for a second working holiday visa and a third working holiday visa if you meet the requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mrs. Indah Answers
ONEderland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent with MARN 0961 448 is here to answer your questions!
- Will I be able to continue to the second working holiday visa if I am 30 years old by the time I am on my first working holiday visa?
- No. you must be no older than 30 years old by the time you apply for the second and third working holiday visa. In this case, you are not eligible to continue to the second and third program, unless you are a Canadian, French, or Irish Citizen then the maximum age is 35 years old.
- Can I get the 417 visa twice?
- You can only apply for the working holiday visa once only. You are not allowed to apply for this visa if you have previously entered Australia with the 417 or 462 visa. If you have been on the first working holiday visa, then you may continue to the second working holiday visa.
- What work can I do on 417 visa?
- What work can I do on 417 visa?
During this program, you are allowed to do any work possible. There are many industries that you can work in, such as agriculture industries, fishing and pearling, tree farming and felling, mining, and construction. You can work as much or as little as you want in full-time, part-time, casual, paid or voluntary work. However, the work is restricted to a period of six months with any single employer. You may continue to the second working holiday visa once you meet the requirement of 3 months of work experience or 88 days’ period during your first working holiday visa.
- What work can I do on 417 visa?
- What happens if I work for more than 6 months during my WHV?
- You are not allowed to work beyond 6 months with the same employer or in the same employment, unless you obtain permission from the Department of Home Affairs. If you do work beyond 6 months without permission, then you would have breached the condition of your visa and your visa may be subject to cancellation. You can continue working with your employer when you continue to the second WHV.
- How do I extend my working holiday visa to the second program?
- You must apply for the second WHV before your first WHV expires. If you wish to come back later, you should apply for the second WHV before you turn 30 years old (35 years old maximum for Canadian, French, and Irish citizens). You can only apply for the second WHV maximum one year after you finish your first WHV.
417 VISA
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417 VISA
Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417
Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417 Brief Overview
Working Holiday Visa subclass 417 is a visa program intended for young people overseas who want to travel to Australia while working to fund their trip.
This visa program is suitable for people looking for some adventures in Australia and some work experiences. It allows you to travel, work, and study (for up to 4 months) in Australia during 12 months of your stay.
There are ways to stay longer in Australia after your first working holiday visa ends by applying for a second working holiday visa and a third working holiday visa if you meet the requirements.
Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417 Processing Time:
The processing time for this visa is between 40 days to 3 months. However, it may take longer due to application volumes, seasonal peaks, incomplete applications etc. It would be good to submit decision ready application with complete documents.
Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417 Cost:
Applying for this visa costs AUD $485 payable to the Department of Home Affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mrs. Indah Answers
ONEderland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent with MARN 0961 448 is here to answer your questions!
- Will I be able to continue to the second working holiday visa if I am 30 years old by the time I am on my first working holiday visa?
- No. you must be no older than 30 years old by the time you apply for the second and third working holiday visa. In this case, you are not eligible to continue to the second and third program, unless you are a Canadian, French, or Irish Citizen then the maximum age is 35 years old.
- Can I get the 417 visa twice?
- You can only apply for the working holiday visa once only. You are not allowed to apply for this visa if you have previously entered Australia with the 417 or 462 visa. If you have been on the first working holiday visa, then you may continue to the second working holiday visa.
- What work can I do on 417 visa?
- What work can I do on 417 visa?
During this program, you are allowed to do any work possible. There are many industries that you can work in, such as agriculture industries, fishing and pearling, tree farming and felling, mining, and construction. You can work as much or as little as you want in full-time, part-time, casual, paid or voluntary work. However, the work is restricted to a period of six months with any single employer. You may continue to the second working holiday visa once you meet the requirement of 3 months of work experience or 88 days’ period during your first working holiday visa.
- What work can I do on 417 visa?
- What happens if I work for more than 6 months during my WHV?
- You are not allowed to work beyond 6 months with the same employer or in the same employment, unless you obtain permission from the Department of Home Affairs. If you do work beyond 6 months without permission, then you would have breached the condition of your visa and your visa may be subject to cancellation. You can continue working with your employer when you continue to the second WHV.
- How do I extend my working holiday visa to the second program?
- You must apply for the second WHV before your first WHV expires. If you wish to come back later, you should apply for the second WHV before you turn 30 years old (35 years old maximum for Canadian, French, and Irish citizens). You can only apply for the second WHV maximum one year after you finish your first WHV.