417 Visa new rules and changes for Uk citizens.

Due to Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA) there are a number of new rules and changes coming affecting uk passport holders wanting to enter australia on a 417 working holiday.

New rules for UK passport holders will make working and staying in Australia for a second and third year working holiday easier. The first change which is already in effect is that the upper age limit of 417 WHV has increased from 30 to 35 years old. 35 years old is inclusive so as long as you apply before you turn 36 you will be fine. This came into effect on the first of July 2023. Now for the major change coming 1st of July 2024 –

No more “”farm work ” needed to apply for a second or third year 417 working holiday visa for uk citizens.

Currently, to be eligible for a second or third Working Holiday visa, you need to complete 3 months of specified work- thi included certain inddustir and certainn location. But from the 1st of July 2024 NO MORE FARM WORK 88 DAYS required by British passport holders to be eligible for second and third year WHV