Working holiday calendar for Italians (2026)

Verified opening dates and application methods for Italy passport holders. Check each programme’s current status before you apply.

Application methods and current status

Read each programme’s verified status and application method below. Where no date is listed, year-round applications are not confirmed.

Working holiday · AU-417

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
Verified Oct 1, 2026
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Working holiday · CA-IEC-WH

Selection method: Pool and invitation rounds
Source for Selection method
To participate in IEC, your first step is to create and submit your profile in one or more IEC pools. After you submit your profile, you must wait for an Invitation to Apply (ITA) to apply for a work permit. We regularly invite eligible applicants from IEC pools to apply for a work permit.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — International Experience Canada: Create your IEC profile and get your invitation to apply
Verified Oct 1, 2026
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