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Working Holiday (417) - Visa Extension Guide

Complete guide to understanding Working Holiday visa extension requirements for 2nd and 3rd visas.

Visa Extension Overview

Eligible Countries (19)

🇧🇪Belgium
🇨🇦Canada
🇨🇾Cyprus
🇩🇰Denmark
🇪🇪Estonia
🇫🇮Finland
🇫🇷France
🇩🇪Germany
🇭🇰Hong Kong SAR
🇮🇪Ireland
🇮🇹Italy
🇯🇵Japan
🇰🇷South Korea
🇲🇹Malta
🇳🇱Netherlands
🇳🇴Norway
🇸🇪Sweden
🇹🇼Taiwan
🇬🇧United Kingdom

🇬🇧 UK citizens from July 2024: Up to 3 visas without specified work requirement (age 18-35)

2nd Working Holiday Visa

  • 88 days of specified work in regional Australia
  • Work must be completed during your 1st visa
  • Apply while in Australia or within 12 months
  • UK citizens: No work requirement!

3rd Working Holiday Visa

  • 179 days (6 months) of specified work
  • Work must be done during 2nd visa
  • Work in designated disaster recovery areas
  • UK citizens: No work requirement!

Important Note

This guide provides general information only. Always check the official Department of Home Affairs website for the most current requirements and consult with a migration agent for personalized advice.

Visa Extension Requirements
2nd Working Holiday Visa
88 Days Required
  • 88 days of specified work in regional Australia

  • Agriculture, mining, construction eligible

  • COVID-19 critical sectors included

3rd Working Holiday Visa
179 Days Required
  • 179 days of specified work in specified regional areas

  • Must be in critical sectors or bushfire recovery

  • Stricter regional area requirements


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