Age
The age range applies at application. Also check residence, previous participation and all other conditions for your passport.
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Irish passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Australia for Irish citizens (2026)
Requirements and practical preparation for your Working Holiday in Australia. Start with the summary, then follow the five stages.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Check the current first-visa fee, processing guidance and insurance conditions with Home Affairs. Confirm tax registration requirements with the ATO before starting work.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 months per visaLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Initial funds
- Prepare at least AUD 5,000, plus 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 with one employerLearn moreReferences: AU-417
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Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
A first subclass 417 visa permits up to twelve months. A second or third visa requires a separate application and its own conditions; three years are not granted automatically.
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Initial funds
For preparation, set aside at least AUD 5,000 for your initial stay, plus a ticket or money to leave Australia. Home Affairs describes its guidance as usually about AUD 5,000. This is not an exact statutory threshold or a complete travel budget.
References: AU-417
Visa fee
This point has not yet been confirmed in our research for your passport. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before booking or applying.
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Annual quota
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Application dates and timing
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Language
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Insurance
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Documents and participation
This passport uses subclass 417. Do not import subclass 462 education, English-test or government-support-letter conditions. Check previous 417/462 participation and health/character requirements.
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Step 2
Apply through the official route
Apply for a first subclass 417 through ImmiAccount from outside Australia. Use Irish passport conditions; later visas require separate applications and the applicable specified-work rules.
- Read the nationality-specific official requirements, including residence and previous participation.
- Gather the exact checklist documents. Check validity, translations, financial evidence and insurance before paying for bookings.
- Use ImmiAccount for the correct 417 application, while outside Australia for a first visa.
- Keep the receipt, respond to official requests and wait for the decision before non-refundable travel commitments.
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
Keep the usual initial-funds guidance separate from money to leave Australia. Compare insurance with your intended work and four-month study limit. Check the actual grant notice before booking; the first visa does not automatically provide three years.
- 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
Before starting work, read your grant notice and the usual six-month same-employer condition, including official exceptions. Immigration conditions and tax registration are separate; the exact tax-registration procedure remains to be checked with the Australian Taxation Office.
Work
You can work during the permitted stay. The usual six-month restriction concerns the same employer, not total work. Check official exceptions before continuing with that employer.
Study
Study or training is limited to four months during this visa. Check the course length before enrolling.
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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.
Study or training is limited to four months during this visa. Check the course length before enrolling.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Australian visa is this?
Subclass 417 for an Irish passport. Do not substitute subclass 462 education or English-test conditions.
Does one application provide three years?
No. The first visa is up to twelve months; later visas need separate applications and their own conditions.
Does Ireland have the UK specified-work exemption?
Do not assume that exemption applies when using an Irish passport. Read the later-visa requirements for the passport used.
Are AUD 5,000 the whole trip budget?
No. Home Affairs says usually about AUD 5,000 for initial expenses, plus a departure ticket or money for one.
Can I work only six months in total?
The usual limit is with the same employer; official exceptions may apply. It is not a six-month total-work limit.
How long can I study?
Study or training is limited to four months on this visa. Check the course before enrolling.
Official sources
Source research includes checks from 16 and 18 October 2026. Check current requirements with the official government authority; individual check dates appear below.
AU-417 · Australian Home Affairs - first Working Holiday 417
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
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