How do the 88 days work in Australia?

The 88 days are the specified work usually needed to apply for a second Working Holiday Visa 417.

What it means

Home Affairs treats 3 months as the equivalent of the three shortest calendar months, which is 88 calendar days. You cannot complete the requirement in a total period shorter than 3 calendar months by working extra hours in one day.

Do weekends count?

Weekends or rest days can count when they are part of a normal paid full-time employment period or equivalent roster. Unpaid days usually do not count.

What should you do first?

• Check the postcode before travelling.
• Confirm the work type matches official specified work rules.
• Keep payslips, contract, roster and bank records.