Looking for a Working Holiday Visa 35 years old in Australia?
People over 35 years of age can reduce as if they are part of a few countries (French, Canadian and Irish citizens) they are eligible to apply for a subclass 417 & 462 Working Holiday visa.
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Working Holiday Visa 35 years old – Are you eligible?
Here’s the ultimate guide to everything there is to know about Australia Working Holiday Visa 35
What is the working visa Australia age limit?
Previously the age limit changed for the Working Holiday visa in Australia. It was previously based at just 30 years old. This means that if you are over 30, you could not apply for a working visa in Australia.
This age limit has continually been the subject of much debate. At the end of 2018, Canadian and Irish citizens rejoiced as it was expanded to the age of 35 years for them. In middle of 2019, the Australian government also increased the age limit to 35 for French nationals. It is likely that in the coming years, more countries are included in the 35 age bracket. If any changes are made we will update this article. For now only the following countries are eligible for the 35 year working visa:
- France
- Canada
- Ireland
If you do not fall within one of those countries, the age limit is currently 30 years old. We do not expect this to change during COVID19 where Australia has imposed a hard border, however, it is likely to change post this global pandemic.
Where can I find this information?
The working visa is governed by the Migration (LIN 19/183: Arrangements for Working Holiday Visa Applications) Instrument 2019. You can find a link to this legislation here.
Schedule 1—Countries or regions, passport conditions and age requirements
Note: Where no younger age is specified, subparagraph 417.211(2)(b)(i) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations applies.
Item | Column 1
Country or region |
Column 2
Conditions |
Column 3
Specified younger age (if any) |
1 | Belgium | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Belgium. | 30 |
2 | Canada | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Canada. | |
3 | Cyprus | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Cyprus. | 30 |
4 | Denmark | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Denmark. | 30 |
5 | Estonia | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Estonia. | 30 |
6 | Finland | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Finland. | 30 |
7 | France | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of France. | |
8 | Germany | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Germany. | 30 |
9 | Hong Kong – Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China | Nil. | 30 |
10 | Ireland | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Ireland. | |
11 | Italy | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Italy. | 30 |
12 | Japan | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Japan. | 30 |
13 | Malta | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Malta. | 30 |
14 | Netherlands | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of the Netherlands. | 30 |
15 | Norway | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Norway. | 30 |
16 | Republic of Korea | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of the Republic of Korea. | 30 |
17 | Sweden | Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Sweden. | 30 |
18 | Taiwan | Passport must not purport to be an official or diplomatic passport. | 30 |
19 | United Kingdom | Passport must indicate that the applicant’s nationality is British Citizen or British National (Overseas). | 30 |
If no age has been specified, it is necessary to look to section 417.211(2) of the Migration Regulations 1994 which speficies the age is 35 years old.