Working Holiday Maker Visa Program Changes

Working Holiday Maker Visa Program Changes

Changes are being made to the Working Holiday Maker Visa Program. it will now be even easier to come and work and travel your way around Australia as a Work and Holiday maker.
 
Changes include:
 
The option of a third-year for subclass 417 and 462 visa holders who, after 1 July 2019, undertake 6-months of specified work in a specified regional area during their second year. 
 
From 5 November 2018, expanding the regional areas where subclass 462-visa holders can work in agriculture (plant and animal cultivation) to qualify for a second year of stay in Australia. Currently only those who work in Northern Australia are eligible. 
 
From 5 November 2018, increasing the period in which subclass 417 and 462 visa holders can stay with the same agricultural (plant and animal cultivation) employer, from 6 to 12 months. 
 
Over the coming weeks, offering an increase in the annual caps to a number of countries that participate in the subclass 462 visa program. 
 
Increase the eligible age for subclass 417 visa applicants from Canada and Ireland to 35.