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Working Holiday Australia for Italians (2026): requirements, quota and status

Working holiday

The Working holiday rules for Italy passport holders in Australia list a stay of up to 12 months. Verified against Australian Department of Home Affairs on 2026-10-01.

Age
18–35 years

Source for Age

At the time of application, you must be within the eligible age limit for your passport country: Belgium – 18 to 30 years Canada – 18 to 35 years Republic of Cyprus - 18 to 35 years Denmark - 18 to 35 years Estonia - 18 to 30 years Finland - 18 to 35 years France - 18 to 35 years Germany - 18 to 35 years Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China - 18 to 30 years Republic of Ireland - 18 to 35 years Italy - 18 to 35 years
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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Stay
Up to 12 months

Source for Stay

Stay 12 months
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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Annual quota
No annual cap

Source for Annual quota

Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa places are not capped.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process

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Application fee
AUD 840

Source for Application fee

Cost AUD840.00
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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Selection method
Apply without a ballot

Source for Selection method

Visa ballot does not apply to Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa applicants Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa places are not capped. There is no need to introduce a visa ballot to manage Working Holiday visa application lodgements.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process

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Visa application fee

Source for Application fee

Cost AUD840.00
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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Approx. EUR 529

Approx. USD 591

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How are applications selected?

Apply without a ballot. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Source for Selection method

Visa ballot does not apply to Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa applicants Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa places are not capped. There is no need to introduce a visa ballot to manage Working Holiday visa application lodgements.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process

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How many places are available?

No annual cap. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Source for Annual quota

Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa places are not capped.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process

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What is the application fee?

AUD 840. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Source for Application fee

Cost AUD840.00
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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How do I apply?

Online. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Source for How to apply

You must hold a passport from an eligible country or jurisdiction be 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) apply online from outside Australia
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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How long is the initial stay?

Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Source for Stay

Stay 12 months
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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What ages can apply?

18–35 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Source for Age

At the time of application, you must be within the eligible age limit for your passport country: Belgium – 18 to 30 years Canada – 18 to 35 years Republic of Cyprus - 18 to 35 years Denmark - 18 to 35 years Estonia - 18 to 30 years Finland - 18 to 35 years France - 18 to 35 years Germany - 18 to 35 years Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China - 18 to 30 years Republic of Ireland - 18 to 35 years Italy - 18 to 35 years
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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Do I need a valid passport?

Hold a valid passport issued by Italy.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Source for Valid passport

You must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries/jurisdictions: Belgium Canada Republic of Cyprus Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China Republic of Ireland Italy Japan Republic of Korea Malta Netherlands Norway Sweden Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including British National Overseas passport holders)
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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What education do I need?

This visa has no education qualification requirement.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Source for Education requirement

The Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa has additional visa criteria that must be satisfied by visa applicants compared to the Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa. This includes a minimum level of English language ability and educational qualifications.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/files/administration-immigration-programs-16th-edition.pdf

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Do I need to prove my English level?

This visa has no minimum English language requirement.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Source for English language requirement

The Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa has additional visa criteria that must be satisfied by visa applicants compared to the Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa. This includes a minimum level of English language ability and educational qualifications.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/files/administration-immigration-programs-16th-edition.pdf

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Last change on October 2, 2026

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    • Verified evidence added: Maximum age
    • Verified evidence added: Minimum age
    • Verified evidence added: Annual places
    • Verified evidence added: How to apply
    • Verified evidence added: Education requirement
    • Verified evidence added: English language requirement
    • Verified evidence added: Application fee
    • Verified evidence added: Passport requirement
    • Verified evidence added: Selection method
    • Verified evidence added: Initial stay
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