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Understand the 6-month employer limit

Working Holiday Maker visa holders can only work for one employer for 6 months. This rule exists to encourage travel and variety.

Why this matters

Staying longer than 6 months with one employer breaches your visa conditions.

How to do it

How to do it

1
The 6-month limit is per employer, not per job
2
Work for a different employer after 6 months
3
Some exceptions exist for certain industries - check with Fair Work
4
Keep records of your employment dates

The 6 months doesn't reset if you leave and come back to the same employer.

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Applicable Visa Types

Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

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