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Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026

🇦🇺 AustraliaWork Permits1 recorded versionLast change 30 Jun 2026
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Current rules

From 1 July 2026, the maximum age for eligible passport holders from Cyprus, Finland, Germany and the Republic of Korea is 35. The person must still meet the other requirements for a Subclass 417 visa. The age change therefore expands eligibility for these four nationalities, but it does not mean that every person aged 35 or under automatically qualifies for the visa.

Overview

Australia has updated the rules for the Subclass 417 Working Holiday visa. The Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026, also known as LIN 26/048, commenced on 1 July 2026. It replaced the previous 2022 instrument. The main change is an increase in the maximum age for applicants holding passports from: Cyprus Finland Germany Republic of Korea For these passport holders, the maximum age increased from 30 to 35. The instrument also continues to set administrative arrangements for the Subclass 417 visa, including the approved application form, how and where applications are made, eligible passports and country-specific arrangements.

Who is affected by the latest change

  • People with passports from Cyprus aged up to 35
  • People with passports from Finland aged up to 35
  • People with passports from Germany aged up to 35
  • People with passports from the Republic of Korea aged up to 35
  • People who could not get the Subclass 417 visa before because they were over 30
  • People preparing a new Subclass 417 application

What changed in the latest version

Before

Before 1 July 2026, people with passports from Cyprus, Finland, Germany, and the Republic of Korea usually had a maximum age of 30 for the Subclass 417 Working Holiday visa. This meant people from these countries who were older than 30 could not get a Subclass 417 visa just because of their age.

After

From 1 July 2026, the maximum age is 35 for eligible passport holders from Cyprus, Finland, Germany, and the Republic of Korea. The person must still meet the other requirements for a Subclass 417 visa. So, the age change lets more people from these four countries apply. However, it does not mean that everyone aged 35 or under automatically gets the visa.

This document is important for people who plan to apply for or already have a Subclass 417 Working Holiday visa in Australia. It will control how this visa works. Changes could affect who can get the visa, how to apply, or the rules of the visa. Therefore, applicants and others involved should read the full document when it becomes available.

Explained simply

Australia is making new rules for the 'Working Holiday' visa (the 417 visa). These new rules will start on 1 July 2026. If you want to work and travel in Australia, or already have this visa, these new rules will affect how it works.

Frequently asked

Version history

  1. v2Effective 1 Jul 2026EffectiveMedium impact
    Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026

    The Migration (Arrangements for Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa) Instrument 2026 is a legal document. It is managed by the Department of Home Affairs. It will start on 30 June 2026. This document is about the Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa. The Migration Regulations 1994 gives it legal power.

Timeline

  1. Takes effect

    30 Jun 2026

    Specific new rules are not detailed in the provided source text. The instrument title suggests it will establish or update arrangements for the Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa.

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