What are 88 days?

Jobs that typically count are in specified work industries: plant and animal cultivation (farm work, fruit picking), fishing and pearling, tree farming and felling, mining, and construction in regional areas. For some Northern Australia postcodes, tourism and hospitality may also count. The work must be done in designated regional Australia, not capital city metro areas. Your visa subclass (417 or 462) and the specific industry code matter, so always verify with your employer and Home Affairs.

Not automatically. The farm job must be: (1) in a regional postcode that qualifies, (2) in an eligible industry category (usually plant/animal cultivation), and (3) your employer must be able to provide proper verification. Some farm-related roles like office administration may not count. Always confirm the job type and location with your employer before starting.

No. Being in a regional postcode is necessary but not sufficient. You also need the right type of work (specified industry), proper employment records, and the ability for your employer to verify the work. Use our 88 Days Postcode Checker to see if a location may qualify, then verify the job type with the employer.

Generally no in most of Australia. However, in Northern Australia (parts of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia), tourism and hospitality work may count under certain conditions depending on your visa subclass and when you worked. Capital city hospitality (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) does not count. Always check the official Home Affairs specified work rules for your visa.

Yes. You can combine work from multiple regional locations as long as each job and location qualifies as specified work in a designated regional area. For example, you could do 40 days in Bundaberg fruit picking, then 48 days in Mildura harvest work. Keep all payslips and employment records organized.

Keep all payslips, employment contracts, and ask your employer for an employment verification letter or form 1263. The verification should state your job title, dates worked, hours per week, and confirm it was specified work. Without proper documentation, Home Affairs may not accept the work toward your visa extension.

Yes, there are some differences. Both require specified work in regional Australia, but eligible industries and some location rules may vary slightly. Northern Australia tourism/hospitality rules differ between subclasses. Always check the specific requirements for your visa subclass on the Department of Home Affairs website before relying on any job for your 88 days.