Age
This is the age range stated for Canadian citizens. Confirm the application-day rule with Home Affairs.
References: AU-CA
Canadian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Australia for Canadians (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Confirm mandatory insurance, the annual quota and application dates with the issuing authority. Check the Canadian-passport age and study conditions with IRCC as well.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35Learn moreReferences: AU-CA
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 months for the first visaLearn moreReferences: AU-CA
- Initial funds
- About AUD 5,000 + departureLearn moreReferences: CA-AU-FIRST-20261018
- Visa fee
- AUD 840 for the first visaLearn moreReferences: CA-AU-COST-20261018
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-CA
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-CA
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-CA
- Study
- Up to 4 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-CA
- Work
- Usually 6 months with the same employerLearn moreReferences: CA-AU-WORK-20261018
Canada →AustraliaWorking Holiday in Australia for Canadians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
This guide covers the first 417 visa. Second and third participations have separate specified-work conditions and are not automatic.
References: AU-CA
Initial funds
Home Affairs says usually about AUD 5,000 for the initial stay, plus the fare to leave Australia. This is not an exact total travel budget.
References: CA-AU-FIRST-20261018
Visa fee
The 417 catalogue distinguishes first and subsequent visas. Health, police and biometric costs may be additional. No effective date is inferred.
References: CA-AU-COST-20261018
Annual quota
Not established in this Canadian-passport research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Check the issuing authority before booking.
References: AU-CA
Application dates and timing
Not established in this Canadian-passport research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Check the issuing authority before booking.
References: AU-CA
Language
Not established in this Canadian-passport research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Check the issuing authority before booking.
References: AU-CA
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Valid Canadian passport
References: AU-CA
Insurance
Not established in this Canadian-passport research. This does not mean there is no requirement. Check the issuing authority before booking.
References: AU-CA
Documents and participation
ImmiAccount requests identity and funds evidence; health or character documents may be required. Do not send personal documents to this site.
References: CA-AU-FIRST-20261018
Step 2
Apply through the official route
First 417 for a Canadian passport through ImmiAccount; be outside Australia at application and decision.
- Check first 417 and previous 417/462 entries; do not choose another passport’s 462.
- Gather identity, initial funds and departure evidence; follow ImmiAccount’s requested documents.
- Apply outside Australia and pay the official first-visa charge.
- Await the written decision outside Australia before arranging travel.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Plan about AUD 5,000 initial funds plus departure, charges and suitable cover. Insurance is prudent preparation; the precise requirement for your case remains unconfirmed. Courses do not extend the four-month study limit.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Read the grant and stay/work conditions before employment. Track time with each employer and check exemptions or permission before passing six months.
Work
Condition 8547 concerns the same employer, not all work during the stay. Check an exemption or permission before exceeding six months.
Study
An English course can form part of the stay within this limit. Compare schedules and levels; enrolment does not guarantee a visa or job.
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Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
An English course can form part of the stay within this limit. Compare schedules and levels; enrolment does not guarantee a visa or job.
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Frequently asked questions
417 or 462?
Canadians use 417; other passports’462 conditions do not transfer.
References: AU-CA
Explore language courses →Is AUD 5,000 the total budget?
No: approximate initial support, plus departure and other costs.
References: CA-AU-FIRST-20261018
Can I apply inside Australia?
First 417 requires application and decision outside Australia.
References: CA-AU-FIRST-20261018
Does six months limit all employment?
No: it normally concerns the same employer, with exemptions and permissions.
References: CA-AU-WORK-20261018
Is a second stay automatic?
No: a separate application and its specified-work conditions apply.
References: AU-CA
Can I take courses?
Canadian research indicates up to four months; check grant conditions before enrolling.
References: AU-CA
Official sources
Each source retains its own check date. Governments can change requirements at any time; check the official government pages before applying.
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU · Australian Home Affairs - first subclass 417
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-CA · IRCC - Canadian applicants in Australia
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA-AU-FIRST-20261018 · Home Affairs first417 indexed requirements
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
CA-AU-COST-20261018 · Home Affairs417 parent first-visa charge
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.