Australia working holiday visa for Germany citizens

Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Germany citizens aged 18–35 can get the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and live and work in Australia for up to 12 months — 2nd & 3rd year with specified work. It costs about ~£440 (AUD 840). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–35

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£440 (AUD 840)

Quota

No fixed quota

The conditions that matter

Age limit raised to 35 for Germany from 1 Jul 2026
~AUD 5,000 funds

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in Australia

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Other countries open to Germany passports

New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 12 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Hong Kong — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Australia rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Canada United States France Netherlands