Work and Holiday visa
A temporary visa that lets eligible young people from a separate group of countries have a working holiday in Australia, with additional requirements compared with the 417.
At a glance
Overview
The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) is a working holiday visa for eligible young people from a separate group of partner countries. It works much like the 417 but usually has extra requirements, which can include a level of education, English ability, and in some cases a letter of government support. Specified work can allow further visas.
How the pathway works
The flowchart below shows the journey and the key decision points along the way. Where the answer is “no”, we show how AuzRoo can help you find another way forward.
What this visa lets you do
- Holiday in Australia
- Work to support your travels, usually short-term
- Study for a limited period
- Apply for further visas by doing eligible specified work
Who can apply
To be granted this visa you generally need to meet all of the following. Every case is assessed on its own facts, so treat this as a guide rather than a checklist.
An eligible passport and age
You must hold a passport from a country in the 462 program and be within the eligible age range.
Education and English
Many applicants must meet education and English requirements.
Government support where required
Some countries require a letter of support, subject to yearly places.
Funds for your stay
You must show enough money to support yourself at the start of your stay.
Health and character
You must meet health and character requirements.
How to apply, step by step
- Confirm your country and age make you eligible for subclass 462.
- Check the extra requirements for education, English and support.
- Gather your evidence including any required letter of support.
- Lodge your visa application within your country's process.
- Travel, holiday and work within your visa conditions.
- Do specified work if you want to apply for a further year.
Costs and processing
A visa application charge applies, with separate costs for health examinations and any required documents. Government charges and processing times change and depend on your circumstances, so we confirm the current figures for your case during your consultation.
When you have the visa
You can work for a limited time with each employer and study for a limited period. Keep evidence of any specified work if you plan to apply for a further visa, and note the yearly limits that apply to some countries.
For more information on the current official requirements, read the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa. Click here →