Part 1 – Preliminary

1 Name

This instrument is the Migration (IMMI 17/050: Arrangements for Work and Holiday and Working Holiday Visa Applications) Instrument 2017. This instrument may be cited as IMMI 17/050.

Each provision of this instrument specified in Column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with Column 2 of the table. Any other statement in Column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Provisions	Commencement	Date/Details
Parts 1 and 2 Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7	1 July 2017.
Part 3 Schedules 5 and 6	1 August 2017.

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

2. Any information in Column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3 Authority

This instrument is made under subregulation 2.07(5) of the Regulations, under paragraph 1224A(3)(a), subparagraph 1224A(3)(b)(iii) and subitem 1225(5) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, and under paragraphs 462.212(b), 462.221(c) and subclause 417.211(2) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations.

4 Definitions

In this instrument:

Regulations means the Migration Regulations 1994.

5 Schedules

Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

Part 2 – Arrangements for Work and Holiday and Working Holiday Visa Applications

6 Work and Holiday (Temporary) (Class US) visa

(1) This section and Schedules 1 and 2 to this Instrument specify requirements for making an application for a Work and Holiday (Temporary) (Class US) visa.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph 1224A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the foreign countries that have issued a valid passport that the applicant currently holds, are specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 2 to this Instrument.

(3) For the purposes of paragraph 1224A(3)(aa) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the addresses for lodging an application are specified in:

(a) Column C of the table in Schedule 1 to this Instrument, corresponding with the applicant’s circumstances set out in Column A of the table in Schedule 1 to this Instrument; and

(b) Column 3 or Column 4 of the table in Schedule 2 to this Instrument, where Column C of the table in Schedule 1 to this Instrument makes reference to those Columns.

(4) For the purposes of subitem 1224A(1) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the approved forms are specified in Column B of the table in Schedule 1 to this Instrument, corresponding with the applicant’s circumstances set out in Column A of the table in Schedule 1 to this Instrument.

(5) For the purposes of subparagraph 1224A(3)(b)(iii) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, persons who hold a valid passport issued by China, or the United States of America, or the State of Israel are a class of persons who are not required to provide evidence of government support for grant of the visa.

7 Subclass 462 – Work and Holiday

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 462.221(c) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the table in Schedule 2 to this Instrument specifies:

(a) the educational qualifications in Column 2; and

(b) the corresponding foreign country in Column 1.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph 462.212(b) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations and 1224A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the table in Schedule 2 to this instrument specifies:

(a) in Column 5 the younger age, if any, that the applicant must be no more than; and

(b) in Column 1 the corresponding foreign country that issued the passport.

8 Working Holiday (Temporary) (Class TZ) visa

(1) This section and Schedules 3 and 4 to this Instrument specify requirements for making an application for a Working Holiday (Temporary) (Class TZ) visa.

(2) For the purposes of subitem 1225(1) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the approved forms are specified in Column B of the table in Schedule 3 to this Instrument, corresponding with the class of persons set out in Column A.

(3) For the purposes of subitem 1225(3) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the place and manner in which an application must be made is specified in Column C of the table in Schedule 3 to this instrument, corresponding with the class of persons set out in Column A of the table in Schedule 3 to this instrument.

9 Subclass 417 - Working Holiday

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 417.211(2)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the table in Schedule 4 to this instrument specifies:

(a) in Column 1 the foreign countries that may issue a working holiday eligible passport; and

(b) in Column 2 the conditions a passport must satisfy in order to be a working holiday eligible passport, for the corresponding foreign country in Column 1.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph 417.211(2)(b)(ii) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the table in Schedule 4 to this instrument specifies:

(a) in Column 3 the younger age, if any, that the applicant must be no more than; and

(b) in Column 1 the corresponding foreign country.

Part 3 –Work and Holiday Visa Applications: Singapore

10 Work and Holiday (Temporary) (Class US) visa

(1) This section and Schedules 5 and 6 to this Instrument specify requirements for applicants from Singapore who are making an application for a Work and Holiday (Temporary) (Class US) visa.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph 1224A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, a foreign country that has issued a valid passport that the applicant currently holds, is specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 6 to this Instrument.

(3) For the purposes of paragraph 1224A(3)(aa) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the address for lodging an application is specified in:

(a) Column C of the table in Schedule 5 to this Instrument, corresponding with the applicant’s circumstances set out in Column A of the table in Schedule 5 to this Instrument; and

(b) Column 3 or Column 4 of the table in Schedule 6 to this Instrument, where Column C of the table in Schedule 5 to this Instrument makes reference to those Columns.

(4) For the purposes of subitem 1224A(1) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the approved forms are specified in Column B of the table in Schedule 5 to this Instrument, corresponding with the applicant’s circumstances set out in Column A of the table in Schedule 5 to this Instrument.

(5) For the purposes of subparagraph 1224A(3)(b)(iii) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, persons who hold a valid passport issued by Singapore are a class of persons who are not required to provide evidence of government support for grant of the visa.

11 Subclass 462 – Work and Holiday

(1) For the purposes of paragraph 462.221(c) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations, the table in Schedule 6 to this Instrument specifies:

(a) the educational qualifications in Column 2; and

(b) the corresponding foreign country in Column 1.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph 462.212(b) of Schedule 2 to the Regulations and 1224A(3)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Regulations, the table in Schedule 6 to this instrument specifies:

(a) in Column 5 the younger age, if any, that the applicant must be no more than; and

(b) in Column 1 the corresponding foreign country that issued the passport.

Schedule 1— Work and Holiday (Temporary) (Class US) (place, manner and form for making an application)

COLUMN A Applicant’s circumstances	COLUMN B Form	COLUMN C Place and Manner
An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 2 to this Instrument who is, or has previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class US (Work and Holiday (Temporary)) visa.	1208 or 1208 (Internet)	Applications may be made: by Internet; OR by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to: GPO Box 9984 Brisbane QLD 4001 AUSTRALIA
An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by the United States of America who is not, and has not previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class US (Work and Holiday (Temporary)) visa.	1208 or 1208 (Internet)	Applications, that are not Internet applications, may be made in any foreign country at a diplomatic, consular or migration office maintained by or on behalf of the Commonwealth outside Australia.
An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by the People’s Republic of China who is not, and has not previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class US (Work and Holiday (Temporary)) visa.	1208	Application must be made by appointment and in person at an address specified in column 4 of the table in Schedule 2 to this instrument for the corresponding country.
An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 2 to this Instrument who is not, and has not previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class US (Work and Holiday (Temporary)) visa.	1208	Applications must be made at the addresses, specified in Column 3 or Column 4 of the table in Schedule 2 to this Instrument for the corresponding foreign country.

Schedule 2 – Work and Holiday (Temporary) (Class US) and Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa (specified countries, educational qualifications and age requirements)

	COLUMN 1 Foreign Countries	COLUMN 2 Educational Qualification the applicant must hold:	Place and manner		COLUMN 5 Maximum Age
	COLUMN 1 Foreign Countries	COLUMN 2 Educational Qualification the applicant must hold:	COLUMN 3 Postal address	COLUMN 4 Street address	COLUMN 5 Maximum Age
1	Argentina	tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian Embassy, Buenos Aires, Argentina Villanueva 1400 Buenos Aires C1426BMJ ARGENTINA	Australian Embassy, Buenos Aires, Argentina Villanueva 1400 Buenos Aires C1426BMJ ARGENTINA	30
2	Bangladesh	tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian High Commission The Visa Office 184 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-2 Dhaka 1212 BANGLADESH	Australian High Commission The Visa Office 184 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-2 Dhaka 1212 BANGLADESH OR VFS Bangladesh Pvt, Ltd Australia VFS Visa Application Centre ZN Tower, 1st floor, Plot # 2 Road 8, Block SW(1), Gulshan Avenue Dhaka 1212 BANGLADESH	30
3	Chile	tertiary qualification; or 2. has satisfactorily completed, or have been approved to undertake a third year of undergraduate university study.	Australian Embassy, Santiago de Chile Isidora Goyenechea 3621 Torre – B, Piso 12 Las Condes SANTIAGO DE CHILE	Australian Embassy, Santiago de Chile Isidora Goyenechea 3621 Torre – B, Piso 12 Las Condes SANTIAGO DE CHILE	30
4	China	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Not applicable	Application must be made by appointment and in person at one of the following addresses: Australia VFS Visa Application Centre Room D, E, F, G, H, I, 21st Floor Oriental Kenzo Plaza No. 48 Dongzhimenwai Street Dongcheng district, Beijing CHINA OR Unit 02,29/F HM Tower, No. 3, Jinsui Road Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, P.R. Guangzhou, CHINA, 510623 OR Australia Visa Application Centre Jiushi Business Building 213 Sichuan Middle Road Huang Pu district, Shanghai, CHINA 200002	30
	China		Not applicable
5	Hungary	tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian Embassy, Berlin, Germany Visa Office Wallstrasse 76-79 D-10179 Berlin, GERMANY	Not applicable	30
6	Indonesia	tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia Jalan H. R. Rasuna Said Kav C15-16 (Kuningan) Jakarta Selatan 12940 INDONESIA	Australian Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia Jalan H. R. Rasuna Said Kav C15-16 (Kuningan) Jakarta Selatan 12940 INDONESIA	30
7	The State of Israel	1. secondary school qualifications; and 2. have completed military service or are legally exempt from military service.	Australian Embassy PO Box 29108 Tel Aviv 61290 Israel	Australian Embassy Discount Bank Tower Level 28 23 Yehuda Halevi St (Corner Herzl St) Tel Aviv 65136 Israel	30
8	Kingdom of Thailand	Diploma or Degree.	Australian Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand 37 South Sathorn Road Bangkok, 10120, THAILAND	Australian Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand 37 South Sathorn Road Bangkok, 10120, THAILAND	30
9	Luxembourg	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian Embassy, Berlin, Germany Visa Office Wallstrasse 76-79 D-10179 Berlin, GERMANY	Not applicable	30
10	Malaysia	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian High Commission PO Box 10921 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, 50730	Australian High Commission 6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng Kuala Lumpur, 50450, MALAYSIA OR Australia VFS Visa Application Centre Suite 19.06 19th Floor, Wisma MCA 163 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450, MALAYSIA	30
11	Poland	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian Embassy, Berlin, Germany Visa Office Wallstrasse 76-79 D-10179 Berlin GERMANY	Not applicable	30
12	Portugal	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian Embassy, Berlin, Germany Visa Office Wallstrasse 76-79 D-10179 Berlin GERMANY	Not applicable	30
13	Republic of Turkey	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has satisfactorily completed at least two years of undergraduate university study	Australian Embassy, Ankara, Turkey PK 32, Cankaya 06552 Ankara TURKEY	Australian Embassy, Ankara, Turkey MNG Building Ugur Mumcu Caddesi 88, 7th Floor Gaziosmanpasa Ankara 06700 TURKEY	30
14	San Marino	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study	Australian Embassy, Berlin, Germany Visa Office Wallstrasse 76-79 D-10179 Berlin, GERMANY	Not applicable	30
15	Slovak Republic	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has satisfactorily completed at least two years of undergraduate university study	Australian Embassy, Berlin, Germany Visa Office Wallstrasse 76-79 D-10179 Berlin, GERMANY	Not applicable	30
16	Slovenia	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study	Australian Embassy, Berlin, Germany Visa Office Wallstrasse 76-79 D-10179 Berlin, GERMANY	Not applicable	30
17	Spain	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has satisfactorily completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian Embassy, Berlin, Germany Visa Office Wallstrasse 76-79 D-10179 Berlin, GERMANY	Not applicable	30
18	United States of America	Secondary school qualifications.	For forms which are not Internet forms: applications may be made in any foreign country at a diplomatic, consular or migration office maintained by or on behalf of the Commonwealth outside Australia.	For forms which are not Internet forms: applications may be made in any foreign country at a diplomatic, consular or migration office maintained by or on behalf of the Commonwealth outside Australia.	30
19	Uruguay	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Australian Embassy, Buenos Aires, Argentina Villanueva 1400 Buenos Aires C1426BMJ ARGENTINA	Australian Embassy, Buenos Aires, Argentina Villanueva 1400 Buenos Aires C1426BMJ ARGENTINA	30
20	Vietnam	1. tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study	Not applicable	AVAC Visa Application Centre Gelex Tower 3rd Floor, 52 Le Dai Hanh Street, Le Dai Hanh Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Ha Noi, VIETNAM OR AVAC Visa Application Centre 5th Floor, Resco Tower, 94-96 Nguyen Du Street Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM OR AVAC Visa Application Centre 6th ACB Building, 218 Bach Dang Street Phuoc Ninh Ward, Hai Chau District Danang City, VIETNAM OR Australian Embassy, Ha Noi, Vietnam Visa & Immigration Section Level 1 Australian Embassy 8 Dao Tan Street Ba Dinh District Ha Noi, VIETNAM	30

Schedule 3— Working Holiday (Temporary) (Class TZ) (place, manner and form for making an application)

COLUMN A Class of Persons	COLUMN B Form	COLUMN C Place and Manner
The applicant: is, or has previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class TZ (Working Holiday) (Temporary)) visa; and is the holder of a valid passport issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 4 to this Instrument; and subject to the conditions, if any, specified in Column 2 of the table in Schedule 4 to this instrument for the corresponding country.	1150; or 1150E	Applications may be made: by Internet; OR by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to: PO Box 1269 CAIRNS QLD 4870 AUSTRALIA
The applicant: is not, and has not previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class TZ (Working Holiday) (Temporary)) visa; and is the holder of a valid passport which is issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 4 to this Instrument; and subject to the conditions, if any, specified in Column 2 of the table in Schedule 4 to this instrument.	1150; or 1150E	Applications may be made: by Internet; OR in any foreign country at a diplomatic, consular or migration office maintained by or on behalf of the Commonwealth outside Australia

COLUMN A

Class of Persons

COLUMN B

Form

COLUMN C

Place and Manner

The applicant:

is, or has previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class TZ (Working Holiday) (Temporary)) visa; and

is the holder of a valid passport issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 4 to this Instrument; and
subject to the conditions, if any, specified in Column 2 of the table in Schedule 4 to this instrument for the corresponding country.

1150; or

1150E

Applications may be made:

by Internet; OR
by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to:

PO Box 1269

CAIRNS QLD 4870

AUSTRALIA

The applicant:

is not, and has not previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class TZ (Working Holiday) (Temporary)) visa; and
is the holder of a valid passport which is issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 4 to this Instrument; and
subject to the conditions, if any, specified in Column 2 of the table in Schedule 4 to this instrument.

1150; or

1150E

Applications may be made:

by Internet; OR
in any foreign country at a diplomatic, consular or migration office maintained by or on behalf of the Commonwealth outside Australia

Schedule 4— Working Holiday (Temporary) (Class TZ) and Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) Visa (countries, conditions and age requirements)

	COLUMN 1 Foreign Countries	COLUMN 2 Conditions	COLUMN 3 Maximum Age
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	30
3	Denmark	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Denmark	30
4	Finland	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Finland	30
5	France	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of France	30
6	Italy	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Italy	30
7	Norway	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Norway	30
8	Sweden	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Sweden	30
9	The Netherlands	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of The Netherlands	30
10	The Republic of Ireland	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of the Republic of Ireland	30
11	The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland	Passport must indicate that the applicant’s nationality is British Citizen or British National (Overseas)	30
12	Estonia	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Estonia	30
13	Germany	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Germany	30
14	Japan	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Japan	30
15	Malta	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of Malta	30
16	Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China	Nil	30
17	The Republic of Cyprus	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of the Republic of Cyprus	30
18	The Republic of Korea	Passport must indicate that the applicant is a national of the Republic of Korea	30
19	Passports issued by the authorities of Taiwan	Passport must not purport to be an official or diplomatic passport	30

Schedule 5— Work and Holiday (Temporary) (Class US) (place, manner and form for making an application): Singapore

COLUMN A Applicant’s circumstances	COLUMN B Form	COLUMN C Place and Manner
An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 6 to this Instrument who is, or has previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class US (Work and Holiday (Temporary)) visa.	1208 or 1208 (Internet)	Applications may be made: by Internet; OR by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to: GPO Box 9984 Brisbane QLD 4001 AUSTRALIA
An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 6 to this Instrument who is not, and has not previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class US (Work and Holiday (Temporary)) visa.	1208	Applications must be made by appointment and in person at the address, specified in Column 4 of the table in Schedule 6 to this Instrument for the corresponding foreign country.

COLUMN A

Applicant’s circumstances

COLUMN B

Form

COLUMN C

Place and Manner

An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 6 to this Instrument who is, or has previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class US (Work and Holiday (Temporary)) visa.

1208 or

1208 (Internet)

Applications may be made:

by Internet; OR
by posting the application (with the correct pre-paid postage) to:

GPO Box 9984

Brisbane QLD 4001

AUSTRALIA

An applicant who holds a valid passport issued by a foreign country specified in Column 1 of the table in Schedule 6 to this Instrument who is not, and has not previously been, in Australia as the holder of a Class US (Work and Holiday (Temporary)) visa.

1208

Applications must be made by appointment and in person at the address, specified in Column 4 of the table in Schedule 6 to this Instrument for the corresponding foreign country.

Schedule 6 – Work and Holiday (Temporary) (Class US) and Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa (specified countries, educational qualifications and age requirements): Singapore

	COLUMN 1 Foreign Countries	COLUMN 2 Educational Qualification the applicant must hold:	Place and manner	COLUMN 5 Maximum Age
1	Singapore	tertiary qualifications; or 2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.	Not applicable	Application must be made by appointment and in person at the following address: Australian Visa Application Centre – Singapore 135 Cecil Street, #08-01 MYP Plaza, Singapore 069536	30

COLUMN 1

Foreign Countries

COLUMN 2

Educational Qualification the applicant must hold:

Place and manner

COLUMN 5

Maximum

Age

COLUMN 3

Postal address

COLUMN 4

Street address

Singapore

tertiary qualifications; or

2. has successfully completed at least two years of undergraduate university study.

Not applicable

Application must be made by appointment and in person at the following address:

Australian Visa Application Centre – Singapore

135 Cecil Street, #08-01 MYP Plaza,

Singapore 069536

Schedule 7 – Repeals

Arrangements for Work and Holiday and Working Holiday Visa Applications 2017/003 (F2017C00150)

1 The whole of the instrument

Repeal the instrument.