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Plan your regional work for visa extension

Want a second or third year on your Working Holiday visa? You need to complete specified work in regional Australia.

Why this matters

88 days of specified work is required for a second year. Get it done early so you don't run out of time.

How to do it

How to do it

  1. 1

    Check the official list of specified work (agriculture, mining, construction in regional areas)

  2. 2

    Keep all payslips and employment records

  3. 3

    Get employer references signed and dated

  4. 4

    You can do the work at any time during your first year

Not all regional work counts. Check the official criteria before committing to a job.

Time required: 88+ days of work

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Applicable Visa Types

Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

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