Visitor & Working Holiday
Visitor & Working Holiday visas for Australia
Short-stay and youth-mobility options: Visitor 600, Working Holiday 417 and Work and Holiday 462.
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Temporary stay
Visitor 600
Tourists, family visitors and business visitors
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Temporary stay
Working Holiday 417
Young people (18–30, or 18–35 for 10 countries) from eligible 417 countries
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Temporary stay
Work and Holiday 462
Young people (18–30) from eligible 462 countries
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Visitor & Working Holiday visas compared: cost, processing time and outcome
| Visa | Leads to | Base fee | 75% processed in |
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| Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417) | Temporary stay | A$840 | 12 days |
| Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462) | Temporary stay | A$840 | 11 days |
| Visitor visa (Subclass 600) | Temporary stay | A$250 | 26 days (Tourist) |
Fees: Home Affairs current visa pricing, checked 29 October 2026. Processing times: Home Affairs global visa processing times as at 29 September 2026. Main applicant only; see each visa for streams and family members. General information, not migration advice.
Frequently asked questions
Which visitor & working holiday visas lead to permanent residence?
None of the visitor & working holiday visas listed here is permanent; each is a temporary visa. Some holders later qualify for a permanent visa through a different pathway.
How much do visitor & working holiday visas cost?
Base application charges in this group range from A$250 to A$840 for the main applicant, according to the Home Affairs pricing table checked 29 October 2026. Family members, health checks and other costs are extra.
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