Age
Apply before turning 36. Australian Eastern time controls the deadline; avoid waiting until your birthday.
References: AU-417 AU-AGE-LAW
German passport / Working Holiday
Australia Working Holiday for German citizens (2026)
Compare destinations, check requirements for your passport and prepare your next trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: AU-417 AU-AGE-LAW
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Initial funds
- Prepare at least AUD 5,000 + departureLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Study
- Up to 4 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Work
- Usually 6 months per employerLearn moreReferences: AU-417
Germany →AustraliaAustralia Working Holiday for German citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
Read entry deadlines and stay conditions in the decision. One year does not automatically allow an extension.
References: AU-417
Initial funds
Cautious planning: Home Affairs says usually about AUD 5,000 for initial expenses plus departure fare. This is not an exact universal threshold or full travel budget.
References: AU-417
Visa fee
The dynamic Home Affairs page exposed no readable price on 18 October. Check the current first-417 total before payment.
References: AU-417
Annual quota
Home Affairs · First Working Holiday 417: Annual allocation not established; this says nothing about remaining places.
References: AU-417
Application dates and timing
Home Affairs · First Working Holiday 417: No dated application window established; check the current authority instructions.
References: AU-417
Language
Home Affairs · First Working Holiday 417: No formal language test established in the consulted programme instructions; taking a course does not establish visa eligibility.
References: AU-417
Explore language courses →Passport
Home Affairs · First Working Holiday 417: Exact additional validity margin not established; check passport and decision with the responsible office.
References: AU-417
Insurance
Home Affairs · First Working Holiday 417: Confirm coverage with the responsible authority before booking.
References: AU-417
Documents and participation
Germans use visa 417. A first application requires no prior entry on a 417 or 462. Do not copy another nationality’s 462 education or language rules.
References: AU-417
Step 2
Apply for the visa
- Check the first Working Holiday 417 category and previous entries.
- Apply online in ImmiAccount from outside Australia.
- Upload requested evidence and check the displayed total before paying.
- Wait for the decision before non-refundable bookings.
Step 3
After approval
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
Prepare your trip
Prepare an English CV and interviews. Keep language courses within the four-month 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
Keep passport, visa, insurance and requested evidence available on arrival. Confirm local registration and employment administration separately.
Work
The limit applies to one employer, not total work during your stay. Check exceptions or required permission before staying longer.
Study
Study and training are limited to four months or 17 weeks.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills for the 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.
Study and training are limited to four months or 17 weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
When is age assessed?
18–35 inclusive. Apply before turning 36. Australian Eastern time controls the deadline; avoid waiting until your birthday.
References: AU-417 AU-AGE-LAW
Explore language courses →What evidence do I need beyond my travel budget?
Prepare at least AUD 5,000 + departure. Cautious planning: Home Affairs says usually about AUD 5,000 for initial expenses plus departure fare. This is not an exact universal threshold or full travel budget.
References: AU-417
Which work limit applies to this passport?
Usually 6 months per employer. The limit applies to one employer, not total work during your stay. Check exceptions or required permission before staying longer.
References: AU-417
Can I include a language course?
Up to 4 months. Study and training are limited to four months or 17 weeks.
References: AU-417
Which documents should I prepare first?
First stay on visa 417. Germans use visa 417. A first application requires no prior entry on a 417 or 462. Do not copy another nationality’s 462 education or language rules.
References: AU-417
Which deadlines must I distinguish?
Home Affairs · First Working Holiday 417: No dated application window established; check the current authority instructions.
References: AU-417
Official sources
Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.
Source checked on 2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-417 · Home Affairs · First Working Holiday 417
Read the official instructions ↗Source checked on 2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.