New Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa arrangements for UK passport holder

Following the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement coming into effect, there will be changes introduced in stages to the Working Holiday Visa:

Under the new arrangements:

- from 1 July 2023, UK passport holders can apply for a Working Holiday visa between the ages of 18 and 35 years inclusive

- from 1 July 2024, UK passport holders can be granted up to three separate Working Holiday visas without having to meet any specified work requirements.

The new arrangements will apply to all Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa applications for UK passport holders lodged from the date of implementation.

Please contact one of our Registered Migration Agents for further information.

Disclaimer: The information provided herein is of a general nature only and does not constitute immigration advice. For more detailed and case-specific information or advice, please contact SCA Connect.