If your love affair with Australia doesn’t end after your first Working Holiday visa, you’re in luck! It is possible to obtain multiple Working Holiday visas to extend your stay in this breathtaking country.

Can I Get a Working Holiday Visa More Than Once?

Yes, you can apply for and receive up to 3 Working Holiday visas in Australia, but there are some important things to consider.

Visa Type

You can apply for more than one Working Holiday visa, but they must be of the same type. For example, if you’ve previously held a Subclass 417 visa, you can apply for another Subclass 417 visa. The same rule applies to Subclass 462 visas.

Eligibility for Second and Third Visas

To apply for a second Working Holiday visa, you need to meet specific requirements. You must have completed three months of specified work in a Northern Area (462 visa) or Regional Area (417 and 462 visa) during your first Working Holiday visa. Additionally, you must be within the age limit for your nationality (which can be extended for certain nationalities).

For a third Working Holiday visa, you should have held two previous visas of the same subclass (either Subclass 417 or 462) and must meet the criteria for the extended age limit.

Read more in depth details about the 417 visa and the 462 visa.

Regional Work Requirement

For a second 417 visa, you must complete three months of specified work in regional Australia during your first Working Holiday. This work includes roles like farm labour, fruit picking, and other jobs that contribute to the development of regional areas.

UK passport holders do not need to meet the specified subclass 417 work requirement to be granted a second or third Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa if they lodge their application after 1 July 2024.

Age Limits

The age limits for each visa type and nationality vary. At the time of application, you must be within the eligible age limit for your passport country.

Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

Be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive):

• Belgium
• Republic of Cyprus
• Estonia
• Finland
• Germany
• Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
• Japan
• Republic of Korea
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Sweden
• Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport)

Be 18 to 35 years old (inclusive):

• Canada
• Denmark
• France
• Republic of Ireland
• Italy
• The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including British National Overseas passport holders)

If you apply for the 417 visa while you are 30 (or 35), but turn 31 (or 36) before DOHA have made a decision, you can still be granted a visa if you meet all other requirements.

More details about the 417 visa.

Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

Be aged 18 to 30 years old (inclusive).

If you apply for the 462 visa while you are 30, but turn 31 before DOHA have made a decision, you can still be granted a visa if you meet all other requirements.

More details about the 462 visa.

Maximum Stay

Each Working Holiday visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months. If you receive multiple visas, the maximum combined stay is generally 36 months.

Application Timing

The application process for a second or third Working Holiday visa should be initiated while you are in Australia on your current visa.

Apply for a Working Holiday Visa in Australia!

Want to explore the beauty of Australia while funding your travels? The Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) is your ticket to an extended holiday experience combined with short-term employment opportunities.

If you’re between 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years for nationalities mentioned above), don’t miss this chance to work and live in Australia for up to 3 years. Contact us and start your adventure now!