88 Days / 179 Days

Looking for specified work?

Some Working Holiday Makers may need to complete specified work to become eligible for a second or third Working Holiday visa. The rules vary depending on visa subclass, passport country, industry, type of work performed, location, employer and dates.

In plain language

Three months of specified work is commonly described as 88 days. Six months is commonly described as 179 days. But calendar days, worked days, industry, employer and location all matter. What counts for one visa might not count for another.

We cannot confirm that a job will qualify for your visa. What we can do is help you find employers hiring for common specified-work industries, and point you to the official sources so you can check for yourself before starting.

Important disclaimer

Information on this website is general information only and is not immigration or legal advice. Visa and specified-work requirements can change. Always check the current requirements directly with the Australian Department of Home Affairs before accepting or relying on a job as specified work.

Job labels you'll see

Potential specified-work opportunity

Category / location may qualify.

Employer believes this work may qualify

Employer's opinion — verify with Home Affairs.

Specified-work status not confirmed

We couldn't determine — check yourself.

General employment opportunity

Not intended as specified work.

We never use a label stating that a job is guaranteed to count.