Yes, you can stay a third year in Australia on a Working Holiday (417) or Work and Holiday (462) visa. The condition: 6 months of specified work during your second year.
On 17 September 2026 the government announced a ballot for second and third year visas, with about 5,000 places reported for the third year. It is not in force yet: until the rules are published, the conditions below apply. What we know about the ballot →
How it works
- You hold, or have held, a second Working Holiday (417) or Work and Holiday (462) visa.
- During that second visa, you did 6 months (179 calendar days) of specified work, on or after 1 July 2019.
- The jobs and areas that count are the same as for the second visa: see the 417 guide or the 462 guide.
- Your work was paid according to Australian law (only disaster recovery can be volunteer work).
- You are under the age limit when you apply, and not accompanied by dependent children.
Counting your 6 months
“6 months” means 179 calendar days, weekends included, during your period of employment, with the same number of days or shifts as a full-time employee. You can add up several jobs, full time or part time.
The 88 Days Calculator app is completely free: it switches between 88-day mode (second visa) and 179-day mode (third visa).
Good to know
- There is no fourth Working Holiday visa: after your third year, look at other visa options.
- You can apply from inside or outside Australia, online in ImmiAccount.
- Keep payslips, bank statements and employer details for all 6 months.
Find your farm work
The WikiFarms Australia app puts around 4,000 farms, working hostels and agencies on a map, with the contacts you need.
Source: Home Affairs, third Working Holiday (417) and Work and Holiday (462) visa pages and specified work pages, checked October 2026. Always confirm on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. WikiFarms is not a migration agent.