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Temporary Visa – Working Holiday (SC 417) Visa

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Working holiday visa (SC 417) is a temporary visa aimed at encouraging cultural exchange and allowing young people to have an extended holiday in Australia

Visa Eligibility

  • For  young people from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia
  • No accompanying dependent child or partner 
    (partner may apply separately on their own).
  • Must have sufficient funds to live (approx. A$ 5000) and to purchase a ticket to leave Australia
  • Initial visa valid for 1 year. 
    • can also apply for a second working holiday visa for further stay up to 12 months, if they complete 3 months of specified work in regional Australia while on their first working holiday visa and have not breached any visa conditions on their previous visa.

Visa holder obligations

  • Allowed to stay in Australia for 12 months from date of first entry
  • Can leave and re-enter Australia any number of times during validity of visa.
  • Can work with a single employer for a max of 6 months only (full-time, part-time or casual)
    • Can however be employed with same labour hire agency but working in a different business.
  • Can study for a max of 4 months only
  • Must maintain health Insurance, if not covered under Reciprocal health care agreement with Australia

Please contact eMA by purchasing a MAP for specific advice on your queries related to a new or extension of a Working Holiday Visa.

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