Age
From 1 July 2026, Korean passport holders may apply at ages 18–35. Check age when applying.
References: KR-AU-AGE-18
South Korean passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Australia for Korean citizens (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.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–35 yearsLearn moreReferences: KR-AU-AGE-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU
- Initial funds
- Usually about AUD 5,000 + departure costsLearn moreReferences: AU
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU
- Study
- Up to 4 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU
- Work
- Usually 6 months with one employerLearn moreReferences: AU
South Korea →AustraliaWorking Holiday in Australia for Korean citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
References: AU
Initial funds
The usual living-funds guidance is separate from departure costs and is not the whole trip budget.
References: AU
Visa fee
This point is not confirmed in this research. Check the authority’s current instructions.
References: AU
Annual quota
This point is not confirmed in this research. Check the authority’s current instructions.
References: AU
Application dates and timing
This point is not confirmed in this research. Check the authority’s current instructions.
References: AU
Language
This point is not confirmed in this research. Check the authority’s current instructions.
References: AU
Explore language courses →Passport
This point is not confirmed in this research. Check the authority’s current instructions.
References: AU
Insurance
This point is not confirmed in this research. Check the authority’s current instructions.
References: AU
Documents and participation
This guide covers a first 417 visa. Do not import subclass 462 education or support-letter requirements. Check previous Australian visa history.
References: AU
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check Korean first-417 conditions and previous Australian visa history.
- Complete the application in your own official ImmiAccount.
- Submit passport details and requested evidence and check the displayed fee instructions.
- Check the grant’s entry deadline and work and study conditions before 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
Separate living and departure funds and match passport details to the form. Subclass 462 education and support-letter rules do not establish 417 requirements.
- 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 your passport and visa grant notice accessible. AU
- Check the actual stay end date on the grant. AU
- Track time with each employer and check official conditions for exemptions. AU
- Track study and training separately. AU
Work
The limit concerns one employer, not total employment during the visa. Check official exceptions.
Study
Up to 4 months
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
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.
Up to 4 months
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Frequently asked questions
Does a Korean passport use subclass 417 or 462?
This first-visa guide concerns 417. Do not apply another subclass’s education or support-letter rules.
References: AU
Explore language courses →Can I apply at 35?
The official change lists Korean passport holders aged 18–35 from 1 July 2026.
References: KR-AU-AGE-18
Does AUD 5,000 include airfare?
Prepare departure transport or its cost in addition to the usual living-funds guidance.
References: AU
Must all work stop after 6 months?
The usual limit concerns the same employer. Check official exemptions.
References: AU
What is the current fee?
The current fee is not established here. Check the official 417 page before payment.
References: AU
Official sources
Source check dates are listed individually below. Rules may change after a check; always confirm current requirements with the official government authority.
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU · Australia - official authority
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.