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Apply for your second Working Holiday visa

Completed 88 days of specified regional work? You can apply for a second year WHM visa.

Why this matters

A second year gives you more time in Australia and more opportunities.

How to do it

How to do it

1
Gather evidence: payslips, employer letters, bank statements
2
Complete the online application through ImmiAccount
3
Pay the visa application charge
4
You can apply from in Australia or overseas

Apply before your first visa expires. If it expires while applying, you'll get a bridging visa.

Time required: 1-2 hours to apply

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Applicable Visa Types

Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

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