Age
The age limit applies when applying. Also check residence and previous participation.
References: AU-417
Dutch passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Australia for Dutch citizens (2026)
Compare destinations for your Dutch passport. Check the requirements and prepare your application before booking.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: AU-417
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn 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 the same employerLearn moreReferences: AU-417
the Netherlands →AustraliaWorking Holiday in Australia for Dutch citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
Your visa or permit sets your permitted stay. An application is not permission to travel.
References: AU-417
Initial funds
For preparation, set aside at least AUD 5,000 for the initial stay, plus a ticket or funds to leave Australia. Home Affairs describes its guidance as usually about AUD 5,000; this is not an exact legal threshold or your entire travel budget.
References: AU-417
Visa fee
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
References: AU-417
Annual quota
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
References: AU-417
Application dates and timing
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
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Language
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
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This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
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Insurance
This point is not yet confirmed for your passport. Check the official instructions before booking or applying.
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Documents and participation
Belgium and the Netherlands use subclass 417. Do not import subclass 462 education, English-test or support-letter requirements. Check the official rules concerning previous 417/462 participation.
References: AU-417
Step 2
Apply for the visa
Apply for subclass 417 outside Australia through ImmiAccount; later visas have separate requirements.
- Check your Dutch passport, age and earlier 417/462 visas.
- Prepare the official identity, financial, health and character evidence for your application.
- Submit the subclass 417 application through ImmiAccount while outside Australia.
- Wait for the decision and check entry, work and study conditions. A later visa requires a separate application.
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
Check the visa conditions against flights, insurance and course dates. Keep departure costs separate from initial funds and retain documents offline.
- 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
Check employer and study conditions in the grant. The exact tax-registration procedure still requires ATO confirmation.
Work
You can work during the permitted stay. The usual six-month limit concerns the same employer, not all employment combined. Check official exceptions before continuing with that employer.
Study
Study or training is limited to four months. A short English course can help you build language skills without guaranteeing employment.
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Prepare the language 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. A short English course can help you build language skills without guaranteeing employment.
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Frequently asked questions
Which visa applies?
Subclass 417; do not transfer subclass 462 education or language requirements.
Six months of work in total?
The usual restriction concerns the same employer, with official exceptions.
Official sources
Research includes source checks from 16 and 18 October 2026; check current requirements with the official government authority.
AU-417 · Home Affairs - First Working Holiday 417
Source checked: 2026-10-16
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