{
  "id": "visa/uk-youth-mobility-age-limit",
  "signature": "AI tells a 32-year-old UK citizen they can apply for the Australian Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) after turning 31, or that the age limit is 35 for all countries",
  "signature_zh": "AI 告诉32岁的英国公民他们可以在31岁后申请澳大利亚打工度假签证（417类），或者所有国家的年龄限制都是35岁",
  "regex": "age limit.*Australian Working Holiday|subclass 417.*over 30|UK citizen.*working holiday Australia.*31|apply for working holiday visa after 31",
  "domain": "visa",
  "category": "eligibility_misconception",
  "subcategory": null,
  "root_cause": "The Australian Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) has a strict age limit of 30 for UK citizens (must apply before turning 31); only citizens of Canada, France, Ireland, and a few other countries can apply up to age 35 under specific bilateral agreements",
  "root_cause_type": "generic",
  "root_cause_zh": "澳大利亚打工度假签证（417类）对英国公民有严格的30岁年龄限制（必须在31岁生日前申请）；只有加拿大、法国、爱尔兰等少数国家公民可以根据特定双边协议申请到35岁",
  "versions": [
    {
      "version": "Subclass 417 2024",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    },
    {
      "version": "Subclass 462 2024",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    },
    {
      "version": "YMS 2024",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    }
  ],
  "os_specific": {},
  "dead_ends": [
    {
      "action": "Apply for the Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) online even if you are 32, as the system may accept the application",
      "why_fails": "The system will reject the application after payment, and the fee is non-refundable; age is calculated at time of application, not grant",
      "fail_rate": 0.99,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Use the Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) which has an age limit of 35 for all countries",
      "why_fails": "Subclass 462 is for specific countries (e.g., US, China, India) and has different requirements; UK citizens are not eligible for 462",
      "fail_rate": 0.95,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Apply for a tourist visa (subclass 600) and then work remotely",
      "why_fails": "Tourist visa prohibits any work in Australia, including remote work for foreign employers; violation can lead to visa cancellation and 3-year ban",
      "fail_rate": 0.9,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds": [
    {
      "action": "If you are 31 or older, consider the UK Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa which allows UK citizens to work in Australia under a reciprocal arrangement (up to 3 years). Apply before turning 31 for the ballot.",
      "success_rate": 0.7,
      "how": "If you are 31 or older, consider the UK Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa which allows UK citizens to work in Australia under a reciprocal arrangement (up to 3 years). Apply before turning 31 for the ballot.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Explore the Australian Skilled Migration program (subclass 189/190) if you have in-demand skills (e.g., IT, healthcare, engineering). Requires skills assessment and points test (minimum 65 points).",
      "success_rate": 0.6,
      "how": "Explore the Australian Skilled Migration program (subclass 189/190) if you have in-demand skills (e.g., IT, healthcare, engineering). Requires skills assessment and points test (minimum 65 points).",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds_zh": [
    "If you are 31 or older, consider the UK Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa which allows UK citizens to work in Australia under a reciprocal arrangement (up to 3 years). Apply before turning 31 for the ballot.",
    "Explore the Australian Skilled Migration program (subclass 189/190) if you have in-demand skills (e.g., IT, healthcare, engineering). Requires skills assessment and points test (minimum 65 points)."
  ],
  "transition_graph": {
    "leads_to": [],
    "preceded_by": [],
    "frequently_confused_with": []
  },
  "official_doc_url": "https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417",
  "official_doc_section": null,
  "error_code": "WHV-AGE-417",
  "verification_tier": "ai_generated",
  "confidence": 0.88,
  "fix_success_rate": 0.9,
  "resolvable": "true",
  "first_seen": "2024-06-01",
  "last_confirmed": "2024-06-01",
  "last_updated": "2024-06-01",
  "evidence_count": 1,
  "tags": [],
  "locale": "en",
  "aliases": []
}