35-Hour Rule Weekly Analysis for Visa Extension

Understand the 35-hour rule for counting visa extension days. Track your weekly hours, analyze work patterns, and maximize your 88-day progress for 2nd or 3rd Working Holiday visa.

35-Hour Rule Explained

A week counts as one qualifying week if you work at least 35 hours in specified work during that week.

How Days Are Counted

7 days for each qualifying week, or actual days worked if under 35 hours per week.

Maximizing Your Days

Work 35+ hours per week in regional areas to count 7 days per week toward your 88-day requirement.

Tracking Your Progress

Monitor your weekly hours to ensure each week counts fully toward your visa extension eligibility.

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35-Hour Rule Analysis

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

Complete during your first year on Working Holiday visa

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

Complete during your second year on Working Holiday visa

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