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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 Work and Holiday visa, the 12-month period starts on first entry. 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
Holiday and short-term work for young adults from eligible partner countries.
Permitted stay: 12 months.
Core requirements
- Hold an eligible passport
- Meet the age limit for your country
- Meet education and English requirements where applicable
- Have enough funds and an onward travel plan
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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