Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462 and 417)

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If you aged between 18 and 30, getting a Work and Holiday Visa allow you to live and travel anywhere in Australia for one year and work for any job you like.

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Work And Holiday Visa – An Overview

The Australian Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) is a temporary visa for young people aged between 18 and 30 that allows to have an extended vacation in Australia supplemented by short-term employment for 12 months.

Work And Holiday Visa Allows You To:

  • Stay, leave and revisit Australia frequently for up to 12 months
  • Undertake an educational course that has duration of maximum 4 months
  • Work in Australia for up to six months with each employer
  • Apply for Second Work and Holiday Visa after working for three months in northern Australia for hospitality, agriculture, tourism, forestry and fishing industry

 

Key Requirements To Apply For First Working Holiday Visa

When applying for the first working holiday visa you must

  • Be a genuine visitor
  • Be outside of Australia when lodging an application
  • Be at least 18 and not turned 31 years of age
  • Hold a valid passport from the country eligible for the Work and Holiday Program of Australia
  • Meet Health, Character and the Education requirements
  • Have Functional English
  • Have letter of support if you are not an applicant from Israel, the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America.
  • Not have visited Australia on a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417)
  • Not have a dependent child while living in Australia
  • Have enough money to support basic need and buy a return or onward travel ticket after the completion of your stay

 

Key Requirements To Apply For Second Work And Holiday Visa

  • Met all the conditions on first Work and Holiday visa
  • Not seized more than one Work and Holiday visa
  • Completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work in northern Australia while on your first
    Work and Holiday visa
  • Not turned 31 years of age

Eligible Countries for Work and Holiday Visa (SC 462)

  • Argentina
  • Austria
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • China, People’s Republic of
  • Czech Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Mongolia
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovak Republic
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Thailand
  • Türkiye
  • Uruguay
  • United States of America
  • Vietnam

Eligible Countries for Working Holiday Visa (SC 417)

  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • Republic of Cyprus
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (including
    British National Overseas passport holders)
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Republic of Korea
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport)
  • The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Health & Character Requirements

  • Proof of health or health examinations
  • Police certificates from each country you lived in for 12 months in the last ten years (after
    you turned 16 years of age)

 

Education Requirements

The education requirements for this visa vary depending upon the passport you hold.

Functional English Requirements For A First Work And Holiday Visa

You must have evidence of either of the following tests to prove your functional English

  • Average IELTS band score of 4.5, achieved within the 12 months of visa application lodgement
  • Overall band score of minimum 30 in PTE Academic completed within 12 months of
    visa application lodgement
  • An overall score at least 147 in Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test
  • A total band score of at least 32 in Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test
    (TOEFL iBT)
  • You must have also completed five years of higher secondary education at an English-medium
    educational institution

 

Health Insurance

The visa holders are accountable for all the health costs during the stay in Australia. Hence, it is mandatory to be covered by the Australia’s national health scheme unless your country has a reciprocal health agreement with Australia.

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Eligible Family Members

You cannot bring dependent child on Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462).

You can bring your partner or spouse with you, but he/she must apply for their own visa.

Debts To The Australian Government

You must have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government or have arranged to repay any outstanding debts to the Australian Government before the visa is granted.

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FAQs About Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462 & 417)

The Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462 and 417) is a temporary visa option for young individuals from eligible countries who want to travel, work, and holiday in Australia. These visas allow you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months and engage in short-term work or study while experiencing the country’s culture and lifestyle.

Eligibility criteria may vary between Subclass 462 and 417 visas, but in general, applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old (or 18 and 35 for some countries), hold a passport from an eligible country, have sufficient funds for their stay, and meet health and character requirements. Some countries have specific requirements, so it’s important to check the Australian government’s official website for the most up-to-date information.

Yes, one of the main purposes of these visas is to allow you to work in Australia to supplement your funds for travel and living expenses. Subclass 462 and 417 visa holders are allowed to work for up to 6 months with any single employer and undertake short-term study.

Both Subclass 462 and 417 visas allow you to stay in Australia for up to 12 months from the date of your first entry.

Yes, under certain circumstances, you may be eligible for a second Work and Holiday Visa if you have completed at least 3 months of specified work in certain industries in regional areas of Australia while on your first Work and Holiday Visa.

Specified work includes work in industries such as agriculture, fishing, construction, and mining in designated regional areas of Australia. The specific requirements for the type of work and the regional areas are outlined on the Australian government’s official website.

In general, these visas are granted for a maximum of 12 months. It’s not possible to extend the duration beyond this period under normal circumstances.

Yes, you can undertake short-term study (up to 4 months) while on a Work and Holiday Visa.

You can apply online through the Australian government’s official immigration website. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and provide all required documents and information.

These visas do not typically allow for family members to be included in the application. However, family members might be eligible for separate visas based on their own circumstances.

Yes, you are required to have adequate health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia.

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