AUKFTA Agreement / Home Affairs Australia Subclass 417
UK-Australia Working Holiday (35 Years)
An exhaustive legal guide for British citizens aged 18 to 35 securing up to 3 years of unrestricted work residency in Australia under the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Treaty Framework (AUKFTA Chapter 11 Mobility)
Historic FTA Youth Mobility Reforms
The landmark UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA) enacted major bilateral mobility enhancements under Chapter 11 for young professionals and working holiday makers.
Effective 1 July 2024, the upper age threshold for British passport holders applying for a **Subclass 417 Working Holiday visa** was officially raised to **35 years inclusive**, and all mandatory regional farm work requirements were permanently eliminated.
Statutory Key Parameters:
| Treaty Framework | AUKFTA Chapter 11 |
| Subclass Category | Subclass 417 (WHM) |
| Age Upper Cap | 35 Years Inclusive |
| Max Stay Duration | 3 Years Total |
| Farm Work Duty | 0 Days Required (Exempt) |
Subclass 417 Age Eligibility Evaluator
AUKFTA Age Checker
Enter your age to verify statutory eligibility for the 3-year Australian Working Holiday visa.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Under the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the maximum age limit for British passport holders applying for Subclass 417 Working Holiday Visas is 35 years old (up to the day before your 36th birthday).
No. Under AUKFTA provisions effective 1 July 2024, UK passport holders are completely exempt from specified regional work requirements (such as 88 days farm work or mining) to qualify for second and third-year Subclass 417 visas.
Yes. While on a Subclass 417 visa, UK citizens can be sponsored by an Australian employer for a Subclass 482 TSS visa or submit an EOI for Subclass 189/190 Skilled Independent Permanent Residency.