Australia•OceaniaWork and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
635 AUD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Extended holiday and work visa for young adults (18-30) from designated countries. Allows 12 months to work and travel, with option to extend through specified work.
The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) is similar to the Working Holiday visa but available to citizens of different eligible countries. It allows young adults to have an extended working holiday in Australia.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
5,000 EUR
Personal
Education
Associate or higher
Language
English
Intermediate
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AR, AT, BR, CL, CN, CZ, EC, GR, HU, ID, IL, LU, MY, MN, PG, PE, PL, PT, SM, SG, SK, SI, ES, CH, TH, TR, UY, US, VN
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From eligible country
Passport photo
Recent digital photo
Proof of funds
Evidence of financial capacity to support stay
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Advantages
- Work and travel flexibility
- Allows extension through specified work
- No sponsorship required
- Available to 18-30 year olds
Considerations
- More restricted age range than 417 visa
- Limited to designated countries
- Work restrictions apply
- No pathway to permanent residency
Application Process
Check eligibility
Confirm your country is eligible for this visa
Create ImmiAccount
Register on the immigration portal
Complete application
Fill in online application form
Upload documents
Submit passport, photo, proof of funds
Pay visa fee
Pay AUD 635 application fee
Await decision
Monitor application status
Application Forms
Work and Holiday visa application
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