FAQ about the visa

What is a Second Year Working Holiday Visa?
The Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) is a temporary visa which allows people between the ages of 18 and 31 to live and work in Australia for up to one ye...
Tue, 15 Jan, 2019 at 12:18 AM
Who can get one?
You must be between 18 and 31 years old. You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months until renewal. You must not have any substantial criminal...
Mon, 14 Jan, 2019 at 11:32 PM
What counts as a “specified work in regional Australia” ?
Specified work is any type of work described in the list below (it must be the primary role, function or activity): Plant and animal cultivation plant an...
Tue, 15 Jan, 2019 at 12:18 AM
How to calculate the 88 days of specified work? (from Home Affairs)
Since 2015, volunteer and unpaid jobs (Woofing, HelpX) are no more eligible to get the Second Year Visa and it has become more difficult to calculate the 88...
Sat, 7 Sep, 2019 at 7:02 PM
How does the “calculation tool” work on the website?
Our tool is an algorithm that we built with the backpacker community and employers who contacted us to help. It is NOT an official tool built by the Austral...
Mon, 11 Feb, 2019 at 3:01 PM
What are the eligible regional areas to get a seconde year visa?
The designated regional areas basically exclude the main cities (Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, etc.). The following postcodes are in Regional Australia : ACT ...
Wed, 6 Feb, 2019 at 12:04 AM
How many hours do I need to work per week?
The minimum hours per day was initially set with 38h on the website as the standard working hours in almost all the industries eligible for the working holi...
Mon, 11 Feb, 2019 at 1:57 PM
What happens if my visa application gets investigated?
If you apply for a second Working Holiday visa, you will need to provide evidence that you have satisfied the specified work eligibility requirement, inclu...
Mon, 14 Jan, 2019 at 11:42 PM
How much time do I have to apply for the Second Year Visa ?
As long as you apply before you're 31, there is no time limit.
Mon, 14 Jan, 2019 at 11:43 PM
How long will it take for my visa to be accepted?
The average processing time for the Second Year Visa is currently two to six weeks, so you should make sure to start the application process at least 28 day...
Mon, 14 Jan, 2019 at 11:43 PM