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Subclass 417
Working Holiday visa — official guides
Official information and reference links for the Working Holiday visa. This is a reference collection, not an announcement of a visa-rule change.
Working holiday
Subclass 417
Working Holiday visa
For young adults from eligible countries and jurisdictions who want an extended holiday in Australia and short-term work to help pay for it.
Overview
With this visa you can
- Do short-term work to help pay for your holiday
- Study for up to 4 months
- Travel to and from Australia as often as you want
Streams
Requirements
The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.
- Hold a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
- Be 18 to 30 years old (35 for some countries)
- Not be accompanied by dependent children
- Apply on your own; family members cannot be included
Official pages that explain them
Documents & forms
The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.
Forms often used with this visa
- Form 80: Personal Particulars for Assessment Including Character Assessment — Personal particulars and character — commonly requested by the department.
- Form 956: Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person — If you appoint a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
- Form 1022: Notification of Changes in Circumstances — To notify a change in circumstances after lodgement.
- Form 1023: Notification of Incorrect Answer(s) — To correct an incorrect answer after lodgement.
The official page lists the documents each application requires.
Preparation checklist: a printable list of common steps and documents, each linked to its official source.
Published processing times and charges
Official processing times
Home Affairs publishes how long it took to decide past applications: the time within which 25, 50, 75 and 90 per cent were decided. Each stream keeps its own reporting period.
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs processing times on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 3 November 2026. The source reports 2 November 2026 for this version; this is separate from our check date. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry.
| 25% of applications | 50% | 75% | 90% | Reporting period ended | Source published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 day | 58 days | 71 days | 80 days | 30 September 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions (Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, CC BY 3.0 Australia with source-specific exclusions). Past decisions only; not a prediction for any application. Current official processing times ↗
Processing times for this visa, by stream, with the reporting period.
Visa application charge
| Application | Main applicant | Each additional applicant 18 or over | Each additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
FirstOfficial conditions and notesNote You may be exempt from paying the non-internet application charge under certain circumstances. N/A Means that additional applicants are not eligible for this visa. get_app Go to visa page | $840 | — | — |
SecondOfficial conditions and notesNote You may be exempt from paying the non-internet application charge under certain circumstances. N/A Means that additional applicants are not eligible for this visa. get_app Go to visa page | $1,000 | — | — |
ThirdOfficial conditions and notesNote You may be exempt from paying the non-internet application charge under certain circumstances. N/A Means that additional applicants are not eligible for this visa. get_app Go to visa page | $1,000 | — | — |
YourVisaSite compares this list with the Home Affairs price list on a regular schedule. Our copy last changed on 21 October 2026. A successful check does not independently verify every underlying fact. The official source remains the authority; open it before you rely on an entry. Other costs, such as health checks or a second instalment, may apply, and government charges are separate from any professional fee. Current official pricing ↗
Updates & sources
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This summary was written from the official page on 3 November 2026.
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Latest news for this visa
Updated version
Subclass 417
Working Holiday Maker visa processing times normalising
In short: Working Holiday Maker visa processing is returning to normal, at around three months on average. What changed After a high number of applications for subclass 417 and 462 visas, Home Affairs says it is normalising processing times for most applications and expects an average of about three months. Who it affects People who have applied for a Working Holiday (417) or Work and Holiday (462) visa. Key dates • Published by Home Affairs: 23 September 2026 Where to check Home Affairs advises not to book flights or make travel, work or study commitments until the visa is granted. The official news page is linked below. This is general information, not migration advice.
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