Subclass 462
Work and Holiday Visa
This visa is for young adults seeking an extended holiday in Australia, with the opportunity to work to support their stay.
Basic Requirement
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Age requirement: Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old (inclusive).
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Citizenship: Applicants must possess a passport from a country eligible for the visa.
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Dependency: Applicants must not be accompanied by dependent children.
Visitor Visa (subclass 462)
This visa allows individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 (inclusive) to enjoy an extended holiday in Australia, while also working to support their travel expenses.
To be eligible for this visa, you must hold a passport from an eligible country. You must apply for this visa from outside Australia.
While holding this visa, you are permitted to work for a short duration in Australia, study for up to 4 months, and travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want. You can also apply for a second Work and Holiday visa if you meet specific eligibility requirements.
Visitor Visa (subclass 462)
This visa allows individuals aged 18 to 30 (inclusive), who currently hold or have previously held a Work and Holiday visa, to enjoy a second working holiday in Australia.
To be eligible for this visa, you must hold a passport from an eligible country. You must have completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work. If you are in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa must have expired less than 28 days ago.
While holding this visa, you can undertake any type of work while in Australia. You can also apply for a third Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria.
Visitor Visa (subclass 462)
This visa allows individuals aged 18 to 30 (inclusive), who currently hold or have previously held a second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, to enjoy a third working holiday in Australia.
To be eligible for this visa, you must hold a passport from an eligible country. You must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 462 work. If you are in Australia, you must hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa must have expired less than 28 days ago.
While holding this visa, you can undertake any type of work while in Australia. You may also study for up to 4 months (17 weeks), and travel in and out of Australia as many times as you want.