Australia Working and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)

The Work and Holiday Visa allows people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) to have an extended holiday in Australia and also work here to help fund their trip in Australia.
Recently, the Australian government has expanded the reach of the Working Holiday visa program to more than a dozen countries. This way skilled worker can be recruited to meet the labour needs of regional areas, especially on farms.
According to a statement issued by the Immigration Minister, David Coleman, "the changes were designed to resolve labor shortages in regional areas, particularly on farms."
He also stated that" "We know that working holiday-makers travel further into regional areas than most other international visitors," he said, adding "They also spend substantial amounts, helping to boost regional economies."
To be eligible to apply for a working visa, an applicant must:
- have a passport from an eligible country
- be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive)
- apply from outside Australia
- not be accompanied by dependent children
- not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 or 417 visa. If you previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 visa, see the second Work and Holiday visa.
As per the Australian Government, an applicant s dependent child is not allowed to accompany him/her during an applicant s stay in Australia.
There are 2 categories of this Working Holiday Visas, which includes,
- Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)
- Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)
Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa
It is open to those applicants who have a passport from Austria, Argentina, Chile, Hungary, China, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Malaysia, Peru Poland, Israel, Luxembourg, Portugal, Singapore, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Slovak Republic, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Vietnam or the United States.
Work and Holiday (Subclass 417) Visa
This visa allows people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who presently hold, or who have held, a Work and Holiday visa, have a second working holiday in Australia. It is open to people who have a passport from following countries:
- 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 (from 1 Jan 2022)
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Uruguay
- USA
- Vietnam
Below is a list of eligible countries from where you can apply for Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 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 (from 1 Jan 2022)
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Uruguay
- USA
- Vietnam
What are the benefits of a Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)?
This working visa allows you to work as well as travel in Australia during your stay in the country. It is indeed a wonderful way to enjoy your trip while earning a handsome amount.
How to apply for this Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)?
It s a step-by-step process:
Step 1: Gather all the required documents and other supporting documents
Step 2: Complete Form 1208 Application for a Work and Holiday Visa
Step 3: Make payment
Step 4: Wait for the approval
Step 5: Get your visa and start traveling and working
What is the application cost for Work and Holiday Visa?
The cost of visas varies from the time and date you have received your application. The starting cost is AUD $510.00 and usually, the fees is non-refundable, even if you get your visa application refused or you withdraw it.
What is the processing time for Work and Holiday Visa?
Find below the processing time for Subclass 462 visa:
- 75% of applications: 3 Months
- 90% of applications: 4 Months
What are the work conditions?
Australian Work and Holiday visa holders can do any kind of work which is mostly casual or temporary in nature. The main purpose of this visa is travel and holiday, so you cannot work for any one employer for more than 6 months.
What are the study conditions?
Australian Work and Holiday visa holders can study for a minimum 4 month time period while living in Australia on their Work and Holiday Visa.
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