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Visa overview
Official current dataSTAY
Permitted stayLength of stay granted by this visa
12 months
Important stay conditionsThe headline duration can be a maximum, not an automatic grant.
For a first Working Holiday visa, the 12-month period starts when you enter Australia. Time spent outside Australia does not extend it. Eligible applicants may separately qualify for a second or third visa.
What this visa lets you do
A cultural exchange visa that combines an extended holiday with short-term work.
Permitted stay: 12 months.
Core requirements
- Hold an eligible passport
- Usually be 18 to 30 (or 35 for specified countries)
- Meet work and study conditions
- Meet health and character requirements
Data provenance
Read here. Verify at the source.
This page brings the Department’s overview, eligibility, application process and post-grant information into one readable view. Rules can change and personal circumstances matter.
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