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Want an epic 1-year holiday in Australia, living like a local, working fun jobs, and travelling the Land Down Under? The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) makes it possible. This Australian work and holiday visa allows young adults from partner countries to have a 12-month holiday in Australia and supplement their funds with short-term employment.
The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) allows young adults aged 18 to 30 from certain countries like Brazil, Indonesia, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Uruguay, and more to have an extended holiday in Australia with temporary work rights.
The main aims are cultural exchange and fostering closer ties between Australia and its partner nations. This holiday and work visa lets you:
It is for an extended holiday with short-term work to supplement funds – not for permanent living, work or study. The subclass 462 visa lasts 12 months maximum and cannot be extended.
To be eligible for the subclass 462 work and holiday visa, you must meet these basic requirements:
Your passport must be from one of the eligible partner countries, namely:
You must be aged 18 to 30 years inclusive when you first apply for this visa.
Most partner countries require that applicants must have at least 2 years of tertiary qualification. For specific academic requirements for each country, refer to the table below.
| Countries | Educational Requirements |
|---|---|
| Argentina Austria Czech Republic Ecuador Greece Hungary Indonesia Luxembourg Malaysia Mongolia Papua New Guinea People’s Republic of China Peru Poland Portugal San Marino Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia Spain Thailand Türkiye Uruguay Vietnam | Have a tertiary qualification such as a degree, graduate certificate, or diploma from a university, college, or training centre; or have finished 2 years of undergraduate university study. |
| Brazil | At least 2 years of post-secondary education |
| Chile | have completed, qualified for, or been approved to do a 3rd year of undergraduate university study. |
| Israel | hold a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and have either finished military service or be legally exempted from it. |
| Switerland | have completed 2 years of study after obligatory schooling. |
| USA | have a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or its equivalent. |
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Have at least functional English. Alternatively, you can show an overall band score of 4.5+ on IELTS,
30+ on PTE Academic, etc.
Applicants from certain countries need a letter of support from their government. These include citizens from:
For applicants from Malaysia, the equivalent is a Good Conduct Certificate.
Provide proof you have at least AUD 5000 available for your initial holiday period in Australia.
Undergo the required medical exams and obtain police clearance certificates from every country you’ve lived in.
Do not have any prior visa cancellations or refusals on your record.
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The standard processing time for a subclass 462 work and holiday visa is between 11 days (for 50 percent of applicants) to 62 days (for 90 percent of applications, given that you provide a complete visa application with all required documents.
However, actual processing times can vary depending on factors like:
Applicants should not book travel until the visa is officially approved.
The key is ensuring you meet all the requirements and submit a complete application from the start. With this approach, you can expect a 462 visa decision within the standard 11 days to 62 days processing time.
When you apply for your Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462, you’ll have to pay AUD 635. This fee may change, so be sure to check the current amount on the Department of Home Affairs website.
You may also have to pay extra fees for health checks, police certificates or biometrics (facial photograph and fingerprints) as part of your application. The total costs can range from AUD 700 to AUD 1200 depending on your country of passport. Make sure to factor these visa fees into your travel budget.
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However, you may be eligible to apply for a second Work and Holiday visa for another year if you:
Entered Australia on your first WHM visa already
Completed at least three months of specified work in regional Australia during your first WH visa
This allows you to have an extended 2-year work and holiday in Australia total if you meet the criteria.
To qualify for a second WH visa, you’ll need evidence showing you did the required 3 months of work in Northern Australia such as pay slips, work references, job descriptions and more. The right migration agent can help ensure you meet the regulations.
So while you can’t directly extend your initial visa, a second work and holiday visa is possible in many cases.
You must be in the age between 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) to be eligible for this temporary visa.
Yes, you must be outside Australia when applying for this visa online using your ImmiAccount.
Both subclasses are part of Australia’s Working Holiday Maker program. The main difference lies in the specific requirements.
For example, subclass 417 working holiday visas do not have education requirements, nor does it require aspiring visa holders to secure a government letter of support (except for US citizens). The 417 visa also doesn’t require applicants to have functional English.
No, you must not be accompanied by family members or dependent children to apply and be successfully granted your first work and holiday visa.
Applications for a first WHM visa subclass 462 are capped and limited for each program year (except the United States). Once this limit has been reached, the Australian Government will no longer accept new applications. You will then have to wait the following program year (1 July) to lodge an application.
