Subclass 417 Working Holiday
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) is a temporary visa for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year. It is a temporary visa that encourages cultural exchange and closer ties between Australia and eligible countries.
You might be able to get this visa if you:
- Are at least 18 but not yet 31 years of age
- Do not have a dependent child accompanying you at any time during your stay in Australia
- Have a passport from an eligible country.
This visa allows you to:
- Stay in Australia for up to 12 months
- Work in Australia, generally for up to six months with each employer
- Study for up to four months
- Leave and re-enter Australia any number of times while the visa is valid.
Refugee and Protection Visa
Australia’s humanitarian program has 2 types of visas:
- The onshore visa: Which offers protection to people already in Australia.
- The offshore visa: Which offers possibilities for people outside Australia who are in need of humanitarian assistance.
Resident Return Visa
Permanent Residency allows you to travel in and out of Australia for 5 years. If you need to travel out of Australia after 5 years, you need to apply for a Resident Return Visa. To qualify for a 5 year RRV, you must have been physically in Australia for at least 2 years in the 5 years immediately before applying. The time spent in Australia is cumulative, i.e. multiple stays equaling 2 years is acceptable.
Training and Research visa (subclass 402)
For training and research opportunities which allow you to take part in structured workplace-based training, you may be eligible for the Training and Research visa (subclass 402).