Eligible Postcodes for a Second and Third Year Visa in Australia

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Eligible Postcodes for a Second and Third Year Visa in Australia

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Eligible Postcodes for a Second and Third Year Visa in Australia

You can renew your Working Holiday Visa (WHV) up to two times by completing specified work in regional areas. The 2nd WHV requires 88 days of regional work. The 3rd WHV requires 6 months of regional work while on your 2nd visa. Find the full list of eligible regional areas in this guide!

⚠️ UK passport holders should be granted a visa for up to 3 years without the need to undertake farm work since July 2024. Refer to FTA Australia – UK for more information.

Check if your postcode is eligible

Enter the postcode of your future employer to check whether the region is eligible to renew your WHV.

Renewing Your Working Holiday Visa in Australia

You can extend your Working Holiday Visa (WHV) up to two times, provided you meet specific requirements. To qualify, you must be 18 to 31 or 35 years old (depending on your nationality), hold a valid passport, and complete 88 days of specified work in regional areas. UK passports holders are exempt.

Second & Third WHV Eligibility

– Second WHV: Requires 88 days of regional work in approved industries and locations.
– Third WHV: Requires 6 months of specified work during your second-year visa. The eligible postcodes for a third-year WHV are generally the same as those for the second-year extension, though job types and industries may differ slightly. Always check the latest requirements on the official immigration website.

Visa fees (since 1 July 2026): the 2nd and 3rd WHV each cost AUD 1,000 (the 1st WHV costs AUD 840). These fees are non-refundable if your application is refused.

🆕 Expansion of eligible areas

As of 2025, the Australian government has updated the list of eligible postcodes for recovery work following natural disasters. These now include areas affected by bushfires, floods, cyclones, and other severe weather events.
This update applies to visa applications submitted on or after that date, as well as to pending applications.
You’ll find the updated list further down in this article.

👷‍♀️ Eligible Jobs for a second & third year visa

Remember that not all jobs are eligible to qualify you to renew your Working Holiday Visa.

Learn More

📅 Counting your work days

88 days: For the 2nd WHV, the days can be consecutive or non-consecutive, but must be completed within a maximum period of 12 months.
179 days: For the 3rd WHV, the days must be completed during your second year on a WHV.

Important: Make sure each day of work is properly documented with payslips, bank statements, and employer letters, as these documents will be required when applying for your visa extension.

Eligible Postcodes for Regional Work

Not all locations qualify for specified work under the Working Holiday (subclass 417) or Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas.

✅ Work in plant and animal cultivation or construction in the following regional areas counts towards a second or third Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa.
✅ Specified work in eligible regional areas qualifies for a second or third Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa.

🔍 Before starting any job, verify that the work location falls within an eligible regional postcode.

+New South Wales
2311 to 2312, 2328 to 2411, 2420 to 2490, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2594, 2618 to 2739, 2787 to 2898
+Victoria
3139, 3211 to 3334, 3340 to 3424, 3430 to 3649, 3658 to 3749, 3753, 3756, 3758, 3762, 3764, 3778 to 3781, 3783, 3797, 3799, 3810 to 3909, 3921 to 3925, 3945 to 3974, 3979, 3981 to 3996
+Queensland
4124 to 4125, 4133, 4211, 4270 to 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4307 to 4499, 4510, 4512, 4515 to 4519, 4522 to 4899
+South Australia
All areas.
+Tasmania
All areas.
+Western Australia
6041 to 6044, 6055 to 6056, 6069, 6076, 6083 to 6084, 6111, 6121 to 6126, 6200 to 6799
+Northern Territory
All areas.
+Norfolk Island
Entire island.
+ACT
Not considered as a regional area.

Eligible postcodes in Disaster-affected areas

Bushfire declared areas

Following the tragic fires that hit Australia in the past years, the government has implemented changes. This is to allow backpackers to participate in the recovery of the country while renewing their WHV. We talk about “assisting bush recovery efforts” or “disaster recovery work”. Bushfire recovery work must be carried out after July 2019.

+New South Wales
2069 to 2076, 2083, 2173, 2178, 2224 to 2234, 2250 to 2251, 2256 to 2265, 2267, 2278, 2280 to 2287, 2289 to 2290, 2305 to 2306, 2311 to 2312, 2315 to 2331, 2333 to 2339, 2340 to 2341, 2344 to 2347, 2350 to 2356, 2358 to 2361, 2365, 2369 to 2372, 2382, 2386 to 2388, 2390, 2396 to 2406, 2408 to 2411, 2415, 2420 to 2431, 2439 to 2441, 2443 to 2450, 2452 to 2456, 2460, 2462 to 2466, 2469 to 2490, 2500, 2502, 2505 to 2506, 2508, 2515 to 2519, 2525 to 2526, 2530, 2535 to 2541, 2545 to 2546, 2548 to 2551, 2555, 2560, 2568 to 2588, 2590, 2594, 2611, 2618 to 2633, 2640, 2642, 2644, 2646, 2649 to 2653, 2656, 2658 to 2661, 2701 to 2702, 2716, 2720, 2722, 2725 to 2727, 2729 to 2730, 2733, 2745, 2747 to 2750, 2752 to 2759, 2765, 2773 to 2780, 2782 to 2787, 2790 to 2795, 2797 to 2800, 2803 to 2808, 2818, 2820, 2822, 2824 to 2826, 2828 to 2835, 2838 to 2840, 2844 to 2850, 2852, 2864 to 2868, 2870, 2873, 2877, 4375, 4377, 4380, 4383, 4385
+Queensland
4114, 4118, 4119, 4124, 4125, 4127 to 4133, 4157 to 4161, 4163 to 4165, 4178, 4183, 4184, 4205, 4207 to 4218, 4220, 4221, 4223 to 4228, 4270, 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4300, 4301, 4303 to 4307, 4309 to 4314, 4340 to 4344, 4346, 4347, 4350, 4352 to 4365, 4370 to 4378, 4380 to 4385, 4387, 4388, 4390, 4400 to 4407, 4417, 4426 to 4428, 4454, 4455, 4461, 4462, 4465, 4467, 4474, 4480, 4486 to 4488, 4492 to 4494, 4496 to 4498, 4515, 4517 to 4519, 4550, 4551, 4553 to 4575, 4580, 4581, 4600, 4601, 4614, 4615, 4621, 4625 to 4627, 4630, 4670, 4671, 4673, 4674, 4676 to 4678, 4680, 4694, 4695, 4697, 4700 to 4706, 4709 to 4712, 4717, 4720, 4722, 4723, 4741, 4810 to 4812, 4814 to 4816, 4818, 4819, 4849, 4850, 4852, 4854 to 4856, 4858 to 4861, 4865, 4868 to 4873, 4877 to 4888, 4890 to 4892, 4895
+Australian Capital Territory
All areas.
+Tasmania
7017, 7026 to 7027, 7030, 7116, 7119, 7120, 7140, 7150, 7190, 7212 to 7216, 7264, 7270, 7275, 7304
+South Australia
5052, 5072, 5073, 5076, 5110, 5112 to 5118, 5120, 5121, 5131 to 5134, 5136 to 5142, 5144, 5151 to 5157, 5201, 5204, 5220 to 5223, 5231 to 5238, 5240 to 5245, 5250 to 5255, 5259 to 5261, 5264 to 5267, 5271, 5273, 5275, 5301 to 5304, 5320, 5321, 5330, 5351, 5353, 5354, 5356, 5357, 5374, 5552, 5558, 5570 to 5573, 5575 to 5577, 5580 to 5583, 5605 to 5607, 5630 to 5632
+Victoria
3023, 3024, 3029, 3037, 3104, 3114 to 3116, 3125, 3127 to 3140, 3145, 3147 to 3156, 3158, 3160 to 3163, 3165 to 3175, 3177 to 3180, 3183, 3185, 3187, 3189, 3190, 3192, 3194 to 3202, 3204, 3211 to 3227, 3233, 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3243, 3249 to 3251, 3254, 3260, 3264 to 3266, 3268, 3270 to 3287, 3289, 3292 to 3294, 3300 to 3305, 3309 to 3312, 3314, 3315, 3317 to 3319, 3321 to 3323, 3328 to 3338, 3340 to 3342, 3345, 3350 to 3352, 3355 to 3358, 3360 to 3364, 3370, 3371, 3373 to 3375, 3377 to 3381, 3384, 3385, 3387, 3388, 3393, 3395, 3400, 3401, 3407, 3409, 3412 to 3415, 3418 to 3420, 3423, 3424, 3427, 3430 to 3435, 3437, 3438, 3440 to 3442, 3444, 3446 to 3448, 3450, 3451, 3453, 3458, 3460 to 3465, 3467 to 3469, 3472, 3475, 3477, 3478, 3480, 3482, 3483, 3485, 3488, 3490, 3515, 3516, 3518, 3521 to 3523, 3525, 3527, 3529, 3530 to 3533, 3544, 3550, 3551, 3555 to 3559, 3570, 3600, 3607, 3608, 3610, 3612, 3614, 3616 to 3618, 3629 to 3631, 3633, 3634, 3646, 3647, 3658, 3659, 3660, 3662 to 3666, 3669, 3670, 3672, 3673, 3675, 3677, 3682, 3683, 3685, 3687, 3688, 3690, 3691, 3695, 3697 to 3701, 3704, 3705, 3707 to 3709, 3711 to 3715, 3717 to 3720, 3722, 3723, 3725, 3726, 3732, 3733, 3735, 3737 to 3741, 3744, 3746, 3747, 3749, 3753, 3756 to 3758, 3762 to 3767, 3770, 3777 to 3779, 3781 to 3783, 3785 to 3789, 3791 to 3793, 3795 to 3797, 3802 to 3810, 3812 to 3816, 3818, 3820 to 3825, 3831 to 3833, 3835, 3840, 3842, 3844, 3847, 3850 to 3852, 3854, 3856 to 3860, 3862, 3864, 3865, 3869 to 3871, 3873 to 3875, 3878, 3880, 3882, 3885 to 3893, 3895 to 3896, 3898, 3900, 3902 to 3904, 3909 to 3913, 3915, 3916, 3918 to 3920, 3922, 3923, 3925 to 3931, 3933, 3934, 3936 to 3946, 3950, 3951, 3953, 3954, 3956 to 3960, 3962, 3964 to 3967, 3971, 3975 to 3981, 3984, 3987, 3988, 3990 to 3992, 3995, 3996
+Western Australia
6030 to 6038, 6055, 6063 to 6069, 6077 to 6079, 6083, 6090, 6302, 6304, 6306, 6528, 6628, 6630 to 6632, 6635, 6640, 6642, 6646, 6705, 6721, 6722, 6725, 6726, 6753, 6758, 6760, 6762
+Northern Territory
0822, 0847, 0852, 0854, 0860, 0862, 0870, 0872 to 0875

Natural disaster declared areas

Recovery work carried out from 31 December 2021 in the following areas of Australia, that have been declared affected by other natural disasters, such as flood, cyclones or other severe weather events, is considered eligible for specified work for the purpose of a second or third Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa. This applies to applications lodged on or after 5 April 2025 and undecided applications on this date.

+New South Wales
2011, 2018 to 2022, 2031, 2032, 2035, 2036, 2038 to 2042, 2044, 2045, 2048 to 2050, 2063, 2067, 2069 to 2077, 2079 to 2087, 2092 to 2097, 2099 to 2108, 2112 to 2122, 2125 to 2128, 2130 to 2133, 2141 to 2148, 2150 to 2168, 2170 to 2179, 2190 to 2200, 2203 to 2214, 2216 to 2234, 2250, 2251, 2256 to 2263, 2287, 2289, 2291 to 2300, 2302 to 2305, 2307, 2308, 2311, 2312, 2315 to 2331, 2333 to 2347, 2350, 2352 to 2361, 2365, 2369 to 2372, 2379 to 2382, 2386 to 2388, 2390, 2395 to 2406, 2408 to 2411, 2415, 2420 to 2431, 2439 to 2441, 2443 to 2450, 2452 to 2456, 2460, 2462 to 2466, 2469 to 2490, 2500, 2502, 2505, 2506, 2508, 2515 to 2519, 2525 to 2530, 2533 to 2541, 2545, 2546, 2548 to 2551, 2555 to 2560, 2563 to 2588, 2590, 2594, 2611, 2618 to 2633, 2640 to 2653, 2655, 2656, 2658 to 2661, 2663, 2665, 2666, 2668, 2669, 2671, 2672, 2675, 2678, 2680, 2681, 2700 to 2703, 2705 to 2707, 2710 to 2717, 2720 to 2722, 2725 to 2727, 2729 to 2739, 2745, 2747 to 2750, 2752 to 2754, 2756 to 2763, 2765 to 2770, 2773 to 2780, 2782 to 2787, 2790 to 2795, 2797 to 2800, 2803 to 2810, 2817, 2818, 2820 to 2836, 2838 to 2840, 2842 to 2850, 2852, 2864 to 2871, 2873 to 2880, 2898, 3644, 3707, 4375, 4377, 4380, 4383, 4385
+Queensland
4000, 4005 to 4014, 4017 to 4022, 4025, 4030 to 4032, 4034 to 4037, 4051, 4053 to 4055, 4059 to 4061, 4064 to 4070, 4073 to 4078, 4101 to 4125, 4127 to 4133, 4151 to 4161, 4163 to 4165, 4169 to 4174, 4178, 4179, 4183, 4184, 4205, 4207 to 4218, 4220, 4221, 4223 to 4228, 4270, 4272, 4275, 4280, 4285, 4287, 4300, 4301, 4303 to 4307, 4309 to 4314, 4340 to 4344, 4346, 4347, 4350, 4352 to 4365, 4370 to 4378, 4380 to 4385, 4387, 4388, 4390, 4400 to 4408, 4410 to 4413, 4415 to 4428, 4454, 4455, 4461, 4462, 4465, 4467, 4468, 4470, 4472, 4474, 4477, 4479 to 4481, 4486 to 4494, 4496 to 4498, 4500 to 4512, 4514 to 4521, 4550 to 4575, 4580, 4581, 4600, 4601, 4605, 4606, 4608, 4610 to 4615, 4620, 4621, 4625 to 4627, 4630, 4650, 4655, 4659, 4660, 4662, 4670, 4671, 4673, 4674, 4676 to 4678, 4680, 4694, 4695, 4697, 4699 to 4702, 4709, 4712, 4714 to 4720, 4722 to 4724, 4727, 4730, 4733, 4735, 4736, 4741, 4800, 4804 to 4812, 4814 to 4816, 4818, 4819, 4822 to 4825, 4828 to 4830, 4849, 4850, 4852, 4854 to 4856, 4858 to 4861, 4865, 4868 to 4888, 4890 to 4892, 4895
+Northern Territory
0822, 0847, 0852, 0854, 0860, 0862, 0870, 0872 to 0875, 0886
+South Australia
0872, 5157, 5172, 5201, 5210 to 5214, 5236 to 5238, 5253 to 5256, 5259 to 5261, 5264 to 5267, 5301, 5302, 5304, 5306 to 5311, 5321, 5322, 5330 to 5333, 5340 to 5346, 5354, 5357
+Tasmania
All areas.
+Victoria
2640, 2641, 3000, 3002 to 3004, 3006, 3008, 3011, 3013, 3019, 3024, 3029, 3031, 3032, 3034, 3039 to 3041, 3051 to 3054, 3065 to 3067, 3089 to 3091, 3096, 3097, 3099, 3101 to 3104, 3116, 3121 to 3133, 3135 to 3141, 3145 to 3156, 3158 to 3163, 3165 to 3175, 3177 to 3180, 3183, 3185, 3187, 3189, 3190, 3192, 3194 to 3202, 3204, 3207, 3211 to 3227, 3243, 3249 to 3251, 3254, 3260, 3264 to 3272, 3277, 3280 to 3283, 3285, 3289, 3292 to 3294, 3300 to 3305, 3309 to 3312, 3314, 3315, 3317, 3321 to 3325, 3328 to 3334, 3335 to 3338, 3340 to 3342, 3345, 3350 to 3352, 3355 to 3358, 3360 to 3364, 3370, 3371, 3373 to 3375, 3377 to 3381, 3384, 3385, 3387, 3388, 3393, 3395, 3400, 3401, 3407, 3409, 3431 to 3435, 3437, 3438, 3440 to 3442, 3444, 3446 to 3448, 3450, 3451, 3453, 3458, 3460 to 3465, 3467 to 3469, 3472, 3475, 3477, 3478, 3480, 3482, 3483, 3485, 3488, 3489, 3491, 3494, 3496, 3498, 3500, 3501, 3505 to 3507, 3509, 3512, 3515 to 3518, 3520 to 3523, 3525, 3527, 3529 to 3531, 3533, 3537, 3540, 3542, 3544, 3546, 3549 to 3551, 3555 to 3559, 3561 to 3568, 3570 to 3573, 3575, 3576, 3579 to 3581, 3583 to 3586, 3588 to 3591, 3594 to 3597, 3599, 3607, 3608, 3610, 3612, 3614, 3616 to 3618, 3620 to 3624, 3629 to 3631, 3633 to 3641, 3644, 3646, 3647, 3649, 3658 to 3660, 3662 to 3666, 3669, 3670, 3672, 3673, 3675, 3677, 3678, 3682, 3683, 3685, 3687, 3688, 3690, 3691, 3695, 3697 to 3701, 3704, 3705, 3707 to 3709, 3711 to 3715, 3717 to 3720, 3722, 3723, 3725 to 3728, 3730, 3732, 3733, 3735, 3737 to 3741, 3744, 3746, 3747, 3749, 3754, 3756 to 3767, 3770, 3775, 3777 to 3779, 3781 to 3783, 3785 to 3789, 3791 to 3793, 3795 to 3797, 3799, 3802 to 3810, 3812 to 3816, 3818, 3820 to 3825, 3831 to 3833, 3835, 3840, 3842, 3844, 3847, 3850 to 3852, 3854, 3856 to 3860, 3862, 3864, 3865, 3869 to 3871, 3873 to 3875, 3878, 3880, 3882, 3885 to 3893, 3895, 3896, 3898, 3900, 3902 to 3904, 3909 to 3913, 3915, 3916, 3918 to 3920, 3922, 3923, 3925 to 3931, 3933, 3934, 3936 to 3946, 3950 to 3951, 3953 to 3954, 3956 to 3960, 3962, 3964 to 3967, 3971, 3975 to 3981, 3984, 3987, 3988, 3990 to 3992, 3995, 3996
+Western Australia
0872, 6030 to 6038, 6055, 6063 to 6069, 6077 to 6079, 6083, 6090, 6227 to 6230, 6232, 6233, 6236, 6254, 6275, 6280 to 6282, 6284 to 6286, 6288, 6290, 6302, 6304, 6306, 6336, 6337, 6346, 6385, 6429 to 6434, 6436 to 6438, 6440, 6442, 6443, 6450, 6528, 6532, 6535, 6536, 6623, 6628, 6630 to 6632, 6635, 6639, 6640, 6642, 6646, 6701, 6705, 6710, 6712 to 6714, 6718, 6720 to 6722, 6725, 6726, 6728, 6740, 6743, 6753, 6758, 6760, 6762, 6765, 6770

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Eligible Postcodes for Remote and very Remote Australia

Jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector carried out in remote and very remote areas of Australia since June 2021 are considered eligible specified work for a second or third Working Holiday Visa.

Eligible Jobs in Remote Areas

These roles must directly serve tourists and include:

  • Tour guides & operators
  • Outdoor adventure & activity instructors
  • Tourist transport services (e.g., drivers)
  • Gallery & museum managers, curators, or guides
  • Hospitality workers (hotels, accommodation, restaurants, cafés, bars, casinos)
  • Event organizers
+Northern Territory
All areas.
+Queensland
4406, 4025, 4183, 4416, 4417 to 4420, 4422, 4423, 4426 to 4428, 4454, 4461, 4462, 4465, 4467, 4468, 4470, 4474, 4475, 4477 to 4482, 4486 to 4494, 4496, 4497, 4498, 4680, 4694, 4695, 4697, 4699 to 4707, 4709 to 4714, 4717, 4720 to 4728, 4730 to 4733, 4735 to 4746, 4750, 4751, 4753, 4754, 4756, 4757, 4798 to 4812, 4814 to 4825, 4828 to 4830, 4849, 4850, 4852, 4854 to 4856, 4858 to 4861, 4865, 4868 to 4888, 4890 to 4892, 4895
+Western Australia
6161, 6335 to 6338, 6341, 6343, 6346, 6348, 6350 to 6353, 6355 to 6359, 6361, 6363, 6365, 6367 to 6369, 6373, 6375, 6385, 6386, 6418 to 6429, 6431, 6434, 6436 to 6438, 6440, 6443, 6445 to 6448, 6450, 6452, 6466 to 6468, 6470, 6472, 6473, 6475 to 6477, 6479, 6480, 6484, 6487 to 6490, 6515, 6517 to 6519, 6536, 6605, 6606, 6608, 6609, 6612 to 6614, 6616, 6620, 6623, 6625, 6627, 6628, 6630 to 6632, 6635, 6638 to 6640, 6731, 6733, 6798, 6799
+South Australia
5220 to 5223, 5302 to 5304, 5440, 5576, 5577, 5582, 5583, 5602 to 5607, 5611, 5630 to 5633, 5640 to 5642, 5650 to 5655, 5660, 5661, 5670, 5671, 5680, 5690, 5713, 5715, 5717, 5719, 5720, 5722 to 5725, 5730 to 5734
+Tasmania
7139, 7215, 7255 to 7257, 7466 to 7470
+Victoria
3424, 3506, 3509, 3512, 3889 to 3892
+New South Wales
2356, 2386, 2387, 2396, 2405, 2406, 2672, 2675, 2825, 2826, 2829, 2832 to 2836, 2838 to 2840, 2873, 2878, 2879, 2898, 2899

Eligible postcodes in Northern Australia

Tourism and hospitality work carried out from 22 June 2021 in the following areas of northern Australia will be considered eligible specified work for the purpose of a second or third Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa application lodged from March 2022.

Work carried out in the following areas of northern Australia in tourism and hospitality, plant and animal cultivation, forestry and fishing is eligible specified work for the purpose of a second or third Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa.

+Northern Territory
Entire Territory.
+Queensland
4472, 4478, 4481, 4482, 4680, 4694, 4695, 4697, 4699 to 4707, 4709 to 4714, 4717, 4720 to 4728, 4730 to 4733, 4735 to 4746, 4750, 4751, 4753, 4754, 4756, 4757, 4798 to 4812, 4814 to 4825, 4828 to 4830, 4849, 4850, 4852, 4854 to 4856, 4858 to 4861, 4865, 4868 to 4888, 4890 to 4892, 4895
+Western Australia
0872, 6537, 6642, 6646, 6701, 6705, 6707, 6710 to 6714, 6716, 6718, 6720 to 6722, 6725, 6726, 6728, 6740, 6743, 6751, 6753, 6754, 6758, 6760, 6762, 6765, 6770

Best Ways to Find Regional Work in Australia

Contact Farmers Directly

  • Call farms or visit in person to increase your chances.
  • Download our Backpackers Guide for contact details of 1500+ farms.
  • Check Harvest Trail, a government platform listing jobs in plant and animal cultivation.

Find Jobs Online

  • Browse job boards and classified ad websites like Gumtree, Seek.
  • Be cautious of job scams, always verify employers before applying.

Network & Word of Mouth

  • Ask other backpackers or hostel staff, many hostels are working hostels that connect travelers with farm jobs.
  • Networking is key, as many jobs are filled through referrals.

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Finding regional work can be unpredictable due to weather, illness, or job shortages. Plan ahead to ensure you complete the required work period for your visa extension.

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Understanding Eligible Regional Areas for Visa Renewal

When renewing your Working Holiday Visa, it’s essential to know that job eligibility is tied to specific regions. This means that to qualify for a visa extension, you must complete approved work in designated areas that support key industries.

Why Are Regional Work Requirements in Place?

The Australian government has designed these rules to encourage Working Holiday Visa holders to contribute to rural and regional economies. By working in these areas, backpackers help support industries essential to local communities, such as agriculture, tourism, and construction.

What Work is Eligible in Different Regions?

📍 Some regions offer more flexibility, allowing a range of agricultural, horticultural, and farm-related jobs.
📍 Other areas focus on specific sectors, such as tourism, hospitality, or disaster recovery work.

Working 6+ months with the same employer

Since 2024, you can work for the same employer for more than 6 months without permission if your work: is in different locations for the same company (no single location over 6 months); involves plant/animal cultivation anywhere in Australia; is in certain industries (aged & disability care, fishing, tree felling, construction & mining in northern Australia only); is disaster-recovery work; or is in critical sectors (agriculture, food processing, health, aged/disability care, childcare) anywhere, or tourism & hospitality anywhere.

Disclaimer: The extracted information is subject to change quickly, we advise you to always check the eligibility of the postcode on the Australian immigration website.

FAQ

🏠 How can I stay permanently in Australia? Several permanent residency options exist: the Skilled Migration Visa for in-demand occupations, an employer-sponsored visa, or a partner visa if you’re in a relationship with an Australian citizen or PR. See our guide: How to migrate to Australia.

💸 If I combine two part-time jobs, does it count as full-time?
Yes, hours from two eligible part-time jobs can be added together to reach the full-time equivalent, as long as both jobs are eligible and meet your visa’s regional/sector requirements.

🧳 Do I have to leave the country between my two WHV years?
No. If you’re still in Australia when your first year expires, you can apply for your second year from within the country and move onto a Bridging Visa while it’s processed.

💰 How much does the 2nd or 3rd WHV cost in 2026?
Since 1 July 2026, the 2nd and 3rd WHV each cost AUD 1,000 (~£520). The 1st WHV costs AUD 840. Non-refundable if refused.

🇬🇧 Am I exempt from specified work with a UK passport?
Yes. Since 1 July 2024, UK passport holders are exempt from the 88-day / 6-month specified work requirement for a 2nd or 3rd WHV, under the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

⏱️ How long do 2nd/3rd WHV applications take to process?
Usually 1–4 weeks for a 2nd WHV, and 1–3 months for a 3rd. Apply before your current WHV expires to stay covered by a Bridging Visa.

Article updated on 16/10/2026

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  1. Hi. I am confused, when the IMMI writes : XXpostcode TO postcodeXX. Does it automatically counts every postcode in between ? Please help, even if I entered my postcode in the search bar I need a clear awnser thanks so much guys.

  2. Hi! I am a bit confused since there’s so many different statements about which postcodes are eligible for the 2nd and 3rd year visa. I want to work in tourism/hospitality in either 4025, 4802,4803 or 4805. Does hospitality/tourism work in either one of those zipcodes count towards my 88 days? Thanks a lot!

  3. Hi, I’m Nicole. I’m doing volunteer work in disaster area ,2469
    Is that okay to count into 88 days and how to prove that. Thank you 🙂

      • Hi:)thank you for reply
        I have few questions about the work:)
        I’m doing volunteer work in 2469 , my host went through bushfire and flood before, so I helped him now. But sometimes the job include mowing , and weeding…ext , he said it keep the place without bush fire or flood ! And sometime I also work in bush , I need to weeding some specific plants for government (he said that ) should I mention these jobs to my proof ?
        And our contract is 4 hr a day , and 5 days a week , but I always do over 20 hour a week , about 28-38.5hour a week , he said it can be shift work so I can count the total time , should I tell him put the exact date instead days for that ? Cause I did too much work hours for 45 weeks , but I can’t make sure is that right or not on the website , and if he is wrong , I need to tell him it’s wrong 🙂 thank you

  5. Hi,

    I completed my regional work in Dimboola, Victoria, with a recruitment agency (programmed) based in Bendigo. Although the postcode for both locations is eligible, my payslips display the Bendigo agency’s address. Since I didn’t work in Bendigo, I’m unsure which address to use when extending my visa. Can you advise?

    Thank you.

  9. Hi there,

    I found farm work around broome on cattle station the postcode is 6725 this one stays on the list, my question is count it then for 88 days? I have working holiday visum 417

  10. Hi, I worked rurally for flood relief in Rochester, VIC postcode 3561. The company I worked for informed me this is eligible for the 88 days. Can you confirm this is true?

  11. Hi there, I’m doing my actual farm on a farm in an eligible area, but the ABN of the business is registered in 3977 which isn’t on the list, is this fine ?

  12. hi there
    i was wondering if working in hospo/tourism at Airlie beach is eligible for 88 days with 462 visa?
    also – does working in a plant nursery counts as well for 88 days? as long as those plant nurseries are in the postcodes mentioned in the list

    thanks for your help 🙂

  14. Hi. I have some questions. First one would be if deckhand counts as tourism work? And if it does what areas would be eligible? I’m struggling a little bit to understand the areas since all websites seem to have different options. I’m thinking Cairns is possible and maybe Whitsundays?

  17. Hi Im a little confused have tried to work out, we have a motel in Tassie, 7190 and are wondering if backpackers could work for us, or would it only be for the first visa holders.

    • Hi Joanne, Tourism and hospitality work carried out from 22 June 2021 in the following areas of remote and very remote Australia will be considered eligible specified work for the purpose of a second or third Working Holiday (subclass 417, 462) visa application lodged from March 2022 : 7001, 7139, 7255, 7256, 7257, 7466, 7467, 7468, 7469, 7470 for Tasmania. Cheers

  18. Hi guys, I´ve the italian passport and I wanna know if in Sunshine Coast is possible to extend. Right now I´m in Darwin with everything ready to apply to the extension of the second year, but I wanna go to QLD next year, also I play football and knowing the quantity of days that I need to apply for the third year, I wanna know if exist specifics works that I can do there while I´m playing there, and I can save, after the football season, go to the mines or to the farms for example to complete the 179 days. Cheers mate!

  20. Hi there, thanks for this page and the time you put in it.

    I have a question and I can’t seem to find the answer as everyone got a different opinion on it.

    I work in construction (company post code 6052 so doesnt count as regional) but all my worksites are on Ellenbrook (postcode 6069 which counts) and this is specified on payslips : the company name and postcode are specified like it should on top of the payslip but then on each specific days the hours and place of work are specified.

    Do you know which postcode would work ?

    Cheers

  21. Hey guys!
    I absolutely love the effort you have put into this page!
    It would be amazing if you could make a visual map of the postcodes so one could see what areas and towns were included in the 88 days whv!
    Maybe work for a rainy day!

    🙂

  22. Hi, thanks for all the information. I just want to clarify one thing, the first set of postcodes listed – is that specifically for construction and cultivation of plants and animal (Regional – Eligible Postcodes)? 4703 is listed as an approved area but immi website says it is not. My employer followed this website and they said they can approve 88 days.

  23. Hi, I work at Cole’s supermarket in Broome WA. Does working there count for the 88 days to apply for a second year visa?

  24. Hi there!
    What are the criteria for a farm itself, so that my work at a farm counts towards the 88 days? Does it have to be a certain size or does it need an ABN?
    Cheers!

  25. Hi.
    My property was badly affected by both the bushfires and more recently by two floods. The right skills would be very helpful. Postcode 2325 Laguna in the Boree Valley. Am I able to employ backpackers. Just read the information available and am unsure

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