🔄 Second Year Working Holiday Visa
Extend your stay in Australia for another 12 months by completing 88 days of specified work.
What Is the Second Year Visa?
The second year Working Holiday Visa allows you to extend your stay in Australia for an additional 12 months. This means you can live and work in Australia for a total of two years. The second year visa gives you the same work rights as your first visa, including the ability to work for the same employer for up to 6 months.
Requirements
To be eligible for a second year visa, you must have completed 88 days (approximately 3 months) of specified work in a designated regional area during your first Working Holiday Visa. Specified work includes industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, and certain other sectors.
⚠️ 88 Days Must Be During Your First Visa
You must have completed the 88 days of specified work during your first Working Holiday Visa period. Days worked before your visa started or after it expired do not count. Make sure to keep accurate records of all your work days.
How to Apply
Apply online through your ImmiAccount on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website. You can apply from inside or outside Australia:
- From inside Australia: You can apply before your first visa expires and receive a bridging visa while your application is processed, allowing you to stay and work legally.
- From outside Australia: You can apply after leaving Australia and enter on your second year visa when granted.
Cost
The application fee is the same as the first visa: AUD 650. This fee is non-refundable, even if your application is refused. Payment is made online through ImmiAccount when you submit your application.
Work Types That Count
The following industries count as specified work for visa extension purposes:
- Plant and animal cultivation (farming, fruit picking)
- Fishing and pearling
- Tree farming and felling
- Mining
- Construction
- Bushfire recovery and flood recovery work
Tips
- Apply before your first visa expires to receive a bridging visa and avoid any gaps in your legal status.
- Keep all payslips, employment contracts and pay summaries as evidence of your specified work.
- Ask your employer to complete Form 1263 (Work Reference) to confirm the dates and type of work you completed.
- Use a spreadsheet or app to track your work days as you go, rather than trying to count them at the end.
💡 Same Employer Rule
You can work for the same employer for another 6 months on your second visa. This is a separate 6-month limit from your first visa, so if you enjoyed working somewhere, you can return.