The second year Working Holiday Visa allows people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) - and Canadian, French and Irish citizens 18 to 35 years old (inclusive) - who currently hold, or who have held, a Working Holiday visa, to remain in Australia for a second year working holiday.
Eligibility requirements to obtain a second working holiday visa will vary depending on which Subclass first year Working Holiday Visa you have. Subclass 417 or Subclass 462
Third Working Holiday visas are also available to those who have completed their second year Working Holiday Visa and meet the requirements.
We summarise the eligibility criteria and provide you with information you should know about obtaining a Second Working Holiday Visa, but we do suggest that you refer to the official Australian Home Affairs website for the most up to date information prior to submitting your application.
Eligibility for 2nd and 3rd Year Working Holiday Visas.
To be eligible to apply for a second or third Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa, you must have already completed a prescribed minimum period of “specified work” in certain circumstances.
| Visa you are applying for | Required minimum period of specified work | Circumstances in which specified work must have been undertaken |
| Second Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa | 3 months |
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| Third Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa | 6 months |
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| Second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa | 3 months |
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| Third Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa | 6 months |
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Eligibility for 2nd and 3rd Year Working Holiday Visas.
Specified work is work that is undertaken in a specific Australian dustry and in a specified area of Australia.
The Industries and Regions that are eligible as ‘specific or regional’ work will depend on which Working Holiday Visa you hold. 417 subclass or 462 Subclass.
It is important to know and reconfirm that the work you undertake will count towards your Visa requirements purpose of applying for a second or third Working Holiday visa
All specified work must be paid in accordance with the relevant Australian legislation and awards. Voluntary work can only be included as specified work for the where it is related to bushfire recovery work undertaken in declared bushfire-affected areas only.
| Working Holiday Visa - Subclass 417 | Working Holiday Visa - Subclass 462 |
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Find out more about these industries and the specific types of work that you can undertake here 417 Subclass Specific Work 462 Subclass Specific Work
General requirements & age restrictions
To be eligible for a second Working Holiday visa, you must meet a number of requirements. You may apply either while you still hold a first Working Holiday visa or at a later date. You must:
- have completed three months of specified work in regional Australia while on your first Working Holiday (417) visa (there is no requirement to do further specified work on the second visa)
- have previously entered Australia on a subclass 417 visa or subclass 462 cia. If you haven’t, see the first Working Holiday visa
- hold a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction
- be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) - except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens who can be 18 to 35 (inclusive)
- have completed 3 months of specified work on your first Working Holiday visa
- not be accompanied by dependent children
- be applying no more than 12 months before you intend to travel to Australia, if applying from outside Australia
How do I apply?
You can apply for your second Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417 or Subclass 462) online by creating an IMMI account. Visit our useful links below to get started.
You should ensure that you have completed your 3 months of specific work while on your First Working Holiday Visa and that you meet all of the other eligibility criteria before applying.
You will receive a Transaction Reference Number (TRN). It is important that you record this number as it is used to identify your application when you contact the department and to access information about the progress of your online application.
Application Process:
- Log in or create an ImmiAccount.
- Attach supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee. We will not process your application until you pay the fee.
- Note the transaction reference number.
After you lodge your application:
You can check your visa details, including your visa grant number and visa conditions, using the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system. You can use either your TRN or the password that you recorded at the end of your online visa application. If you do not have a password or have forgotten it, you can obtain a new one by calling 131 881 within Australia. If your visa is not granted, the department sends you a notification letter advising you of the reasons for the refusal, your review rights and the time limit for lodging an appeal. Your rights for a review of the decision differ, depending on whether you lodged your application in or outside Australia. If you lodged in Australia, the refusal letter advises you of your review rights and the time limit for lodging an appeal. If you lodged outside Australia, you have no right for a review of the decision.
Use these links to get started:
- Eligibility requirements and Specified Work
- Regional Australia Postcode List
- Check Visa Details and Conditions
