Work and Holiday
For young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it
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At a glance
- Base application charge
- A$840 to A$1,000
- Depending on stream: First A$840, Second A$1,000, Third A$1,000
- Checked with the Department on 22 October 2026
- Primary applicant only. The Department publishes five further charges per row.
- 90% decided within
- 44 days
- Department of Home Affairs
- Age limit
- Under 30
- English
- Functional English (IELTS 4.5 overall, or equivalent)
Processing times
How long the Department took to decide recently finalised applications. Each figure is a percentile, not an average or a promise.
| Stream | 50% decided within | 90% decided within |
|---|---|---|
| All applications | 3 days | 44 days |
Captured from the Department of Home Affairs on 16 October 2026. The Department does not state a reporting period for this source. Check the Department's tool for the figure as it stands today.
Streams
Each stream has its own eligibility, duration and charge. Read them alongside the Department's page before lodging.
| Stream | Duration | Base fee | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
First Work and Holiday visa For young adults (18-30) from eligible countries including USA, Argentina, China, Indonesia, etc. | 1 year | A$840 Primary applicant | Functional English (IELTS 4.5 overall, or equivalent) |
As published by the Department of Home Affairs on 22 October 2026
Data verified from immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Charges and processing times are published by the Department of Home Affairs and change from time to time. Each figure on this page carries its own capture date - the page has no single “as at”, because the charge and the processing times are captured separately.
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