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Australian Visa Bureau » Visas and Immigration » Australia Working Holiday Visa
The Australia Working Holiday Visa, also known as the WHM Visa, gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the opportunity to enjoy an extended stay in Australia for up to 24 months.
Working Holiday Visas can now be applied for online. To confirm your eligibility, complete an online assessment.
The scheme gives Australia Working Holiday Visa holders casual work rights in order to supplement their travels. Work undertaken must be incidental to the main purpose of holidaying, employment for more than 6 months with any one employer is not allowed. The application for a first Australia Working Holiday Visa must be made offshore.
The basic requirements for an Australia Working Holiday Visa are detailed in the following pages, including frequently asked questions on the Australia Working Holiday Visa.
The Government will allow Working Holiday Visa holders the opportunity to apply for a second Working Holiday Visa provided they have worked as a seasonal employee in regional Australia for 3 months.
Australia Working Holiday Visa holders working in several primary industries, including fishing, shearing and forestry, will be eligible to apply for a second working holidaymaker visa, thus extending their trip from 12 months to 24. Applications for a second Australia Working Holiday Visa can be made both offshore and onshore in Australia.
Still confused about which travel visa you require for your trip to Australia? Use our fast, easy online travel visa advisor to find out exactly which visas you are eligible for when travelling to Australia.
The "Working Holiday Guide" includes the latest legislative requirements, processing times and costs plus jobs, accommodation and much more. Explore your options under the subclass 417 Working Holiday Visa category.
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