Working Holiday (Subclass 417) — Not for Indian passport holders Verified 2026-04-19Australia Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) — Informational
Informational guide. The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) is NOT available to Indian passport holders. Indian citizens should refer to the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) via the annual ballot.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Australia visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Indian citizens are NOT eligible for the subclass 417 Working Holiday visa. This page is informational only. Use subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) via the annual India ballot instead. SureshotVisa does not process work visas.
Processing
Typically 1–3 months for eligible applicants
Stay Duration
12 months from first entry (extensions possible for specified regional work)
Starting Fee
AUD 670
Apply At
11 VFS centres
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Australia visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1This visa category is NOT open to Indian passport holders.
- 2Indian citizens should refer to the subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa.
- 3SureshotVisa does not process work visas for any country.
Who Can Apply
- Passport holders of countries on the 417 partner list: UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Malta, Cyprus, and others
- Young travellers aged 18–30 (35 for some countries)
Not eligible under this visa:
- Indian passport holders (use subclass 462 via ballot instead)
- Anyone outside the 18–30 (or 35) age window
- Applicants with dependent children
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Australia / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) | AUD 670 |
| Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) | AUD 670 |
| Biometrics | ₹1,850 |
Not applicable to Indian passport holders. AUD 670 fee is for eligible passport holders from subclass 417 partner countries only.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
For Eligible Partner Country Passport Holders Only (NOT Indian)
4 items- Eligible partner country passportRequired
- Sufficient funds (AUD 5,000+)Required
- No dependent childrenRequired
- Biometrics + health check + police clearance as requestedRequired
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
1 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
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Not applicable for Indian passport holders
Indian citizens cannot apply for subclass 417. Use subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) via the annual India ballot.
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Australia
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
ImmiAccount — Online Application Portal
Australia's official online visa application portal. ALL Australian visas for Indian applicants must be lodged here — no paper forms, no VFS lodgement. Create your ImmiAccount, select the visa subclass, pay online, and upload documents.
Department of Home Affairs — Official Website
Authoritative source for all Australian visa information. Includes Visa Finder tool, Visa Pricing Estimator, Visa Processing Time Guide, and health requirement details.
Visa Finder Tool
If you're unsure which visa is right for you — answer a few questions and the tool recommends matching visa subclasses.
VEVO — Visa Entitlement Verification Online
After visa grant, use VEVO to check your visa conditions, stay period, and entry rights. Australia grants digital visas only — no sticker in passport.
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Australia Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) — Informational is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
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Questions, answered straight
No. India is not on the subclass 417 eligible country list. Indian citizens can only apply for the subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa via the annual ballot.
Both allow young travellers to work and holiday in Australia for 12 months. 417 is for a specific set of European/Commonwealth partner countries. 462 covers a broader set of countries (including India) but typically has stricter requirements (English, qualifications) and, for India, a ballot system.
The country lists are negotiated bilaterally. India has a reciprocal 462 arrangement via ECTA, not a 417 arrangement. Decisions on adding countries to 417 are made by the Australian Government.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
This page is for information only
SureshotVisa does not process this visa category. For other Australia visa types we can help with — Tourist, Visitor, Business, Student, or Family Reunification — see the related visa types below.
Other Australia Visa Types
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View guideAustralia Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) — Informational
Informational guide. The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) allows young Indians aged 18–30 to work and travel in Australia for up to 12 months, but India has a ballot-based quota. SureshotVisa does not process work visas.
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View guideAustralia Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)
The Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) allows an Indian parent, custodian, or close relative aged 21+ to come to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder under 18 (or in exceptional cases, 18+).
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Australia website and Embassy of Australia. Last verified 2026-04-19. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.