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Australia Working Holiday Visa
for Swedish citizens

Visa snapshot

Eligible age
18-30
At application
Initial stay
12 mo
From grant
Maximum stay
12 mo
With extensions
Visa fee
$840
AUD
Processing time
1-3 days
Typical

Work and study

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)

Funds and health

Funds required
~AUD 5,000 + onward fare
Health and insurance
Must meet health requirements. May need to undergo a medical examination depending on country of origin
Health and insurance details →

Extensions

Further stay
Available, conditions apply

Quota or ballot

Allocation
Uncapped
No ballot

Reciprocal healthcare

Agreement in place
Yes
Yes (AU RHCA)
Government sourceSource: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · How we verify →
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Eligibility at a glance

  • Passport: This route is for Swedish citizens, so you must apply on a valid Swedish passport.
  • Age: You must be aged 18 to 30 when you apply, not when you travel.
  • Funds: ~AUD 5,000 + onward fare
  • Health: Must meet health requirements. May need to undergo a medical examination depending on country of origin

Eligibility and conditions

Who can apply

417 has no English/education requirement.

  • 417 has no English/education requirement

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.

Extensions

Second visa 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 visa extension

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

How to apply

Check your eligibility
Make sure you meet all requirements including the age limit of 18-30 and hold a valid Swedish passport.
Gather your documents
You will need your passport, a recent photo, health insurance details, and proof of sufficient funds.
Apply through the official portal
Submit your application through the official government portal. The fee is $840 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 →
This link leaves Working Holiday Essentials and opens the official Australian Government website.

Get ready for Australia

Sort out the essentials before you arrive, from banking and mobile data to flights, accommodation and insurance.

Essential setup

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

Mobile and connectivity

Set up a local number or eSIM in Australia for data and calls. The major networks have the widest coverage; budget MVNOs run on the same towers for less.

Other nationalities going to Australia

All routes to Australia →

Your first-week checklist

The practical order of things for your first days. What to sort and where to go next.