Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 14 to 60 days
- Fee
- AUD $650
- Validity
- 12 months from first entry
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Similar to Working Holiday (417) but for a different set of countries, with additional requirements including tertiary education and English language proficiency. Age limit 18-30. Some countries (China, India, Vietnam) participate through a ballot system. Can work for each employer for up to 6 months. Can study for up to 4 months. Must have AUD $5,000 in funds plus return airfare. Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro added in January 2025.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must hold a passport from one of the 26 eligible countries: Argentina, Austria, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, USA, Uruguay, Vietnam, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro
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Age
Must be aged 18-30 at time of application
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Financial
Must have AUD $5,000 in available funds plus return airfare
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Purpose of visit
Must have completed at least two years of undergraduate university study or equivalent vocational training
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, credit card statements; Minimum amount: AUD $5,000 plus return airfare or sufficient funds to purchase one
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Health exam
Panel physician required: May be required depending on nationality; Validity months: 12
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Language test score
Accepted tests: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, CAE; Minimum score: IELTS 4.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 32 or equivalent
How to apply
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Online application
Apply online through ImmiAccount (some countries require pre-application ballot registration)
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $650 visa application charge
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Biometrics
Provide biometrics if required by nationality
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Processing wait
Wait 14-60 days for processing