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Australia Working Holiday Visa
for Canadian citizens

Visa snapshot

Government verified · 10 June 2026

Age

18-35

At application

Initial stay

12 mo

From grant

Max stay

36 mo

via separate 2nd & 3rd WHV applications

Visa fee

$670

AUD

Funds required: Approx. AUD 5,000 for initial stay + onward fare
Work rights: Any kind of work; usually max 6 months with the same employer (per 'When you have this visa'). Tax + superannuation apply.
Study rights: Study up to 4 months (17 weeks)
Extensions: Available, conditions apply
Reciprocal healthcare: No; Private health insurance needed
Quota / ballot: No cap stated on official page for 417 countries; No ballot
Health & insurance: Must meet health requirements. May need to undergo a medical examination depending on country of origin; Health and insurance details →

Government sourceSource: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · Verified 10 June 2026 · How we verify →

Health cover

You'll need private insurance

Canadian citizens are not covered by a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Australia.

Get covered →

Dual nationals

Hold a second passport?

Previous-entry ban on 417/462 applies per person - a second passport does not reset eligibility.

The detail

Eligibility & conditions

Who can apply

No dependent children accompanying; apply online from outside Australia; health & character requirements; must not have previously entered Australia on a 417 or 462; must enter on the passport linked to the grant. 2nd WHV after 3 months specified work; 3rd after 6 months.

General conditions

Must enter within 12 months of grant; visa (12-month stay) starts on entry. Cannot extend - new visa required. Grant of another visa (e.g. eVisitor/Transit) ceases the WHM visa. No dependent children. Must enter on the passport linked to the grant.

Second year extension

2nd WHV: 3 months of specified subclass 417 work. UK passport holders EXEMPT from specified work if applying on/after 1 Jul 2024.

Third year extension

3rd WHV: 6 months of specified subclass 417 work. UK passport holders EXEMPT (from 1 Jul 2024).

Application

How to apply

Check your eligibility

Make sure you meet all requirements including the age limit of 18-35 and hold a valid Canadian passport.

Gather your documents

You will need your passport, a recent photo, health insurance details, and proof of sufficient funds.

Apply online

Submit your application through the official government portal. The fee is $670 and is non-refundable.

Wait for a decision

Processing typically takes 1-3 days. Most applications are decided within days.

Ready to apply?

Apply on the official government portal

Applications are submitted through the Australian Government's official visa portal. Processing typically takes 1-3 days.

Apply Now →

You will be taken to the official Australian Government website.

Before you go

Get set up for Australia

Banking

Open a local account soon after you arrive in Australia so you can get paid and skip foreign-card fees. Most banks let you start the application online before you land.

Providers: Wise, Revolut, CBA, Westpac, NAB, ANZ

Read the banking guide →