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Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
About the Visa
First Work and Holiday Visa
This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) have an extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.
Second Work and Holiday Visa
This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a Work and Holiday visa, have a second working holiday in Australia.
Third Work and Holiday Visa
This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, have a third working holiday in Australia.
COST
AUD635.00
DURATION
The total time we let you stay in Australia on your first Work and Holiday visa and then a visitor visa is 12 months.
Eligibility Requirements
First Work and Holiday Visa:
- Have an eligible passport
- Must be aged 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) when you apply
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Must not have previously entered Australia on a:
- Work and Holiday (subclass 462)
- Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
- Meet the education requirement
- Meet character requirement
- Pay your debts to the Australian Government
- Not had visa cancelled or an application refused
- Sign the Australian values statement
Second Work and Holiday Visa:
- Have an eligible passport
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You must:
- hold or previously held one Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
- if in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago
- have entered Australia on the visa
- have complied with all the conditions on your first Work and Holiday visa
- Must be aged 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) when you apply
- Meet the health requirement
- Meet character requirement
- Pay your debts to the Australian Government
- Not had visa cancelled or an application refused
Third Work and Holiday Visa:
- Have an eligible passport
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You must:
- hold or have previously held a second Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) in Australia or a bridging visa that came into effect when your second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa expired
- if in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago
- have complied with all the conditions on your previous Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas
- Have enough money to support your stay in Australia
- You must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 462 work
- Must be aged 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) when you apply
- Meet the health requirement
- Meet character requirement
- Pay your debts to the Australian Government
- Not had visa cancelled or an application refused
What you can do when you have this visa?
With this visa you can:
- have a holiday
- do any kind of work
- study for up to 4 months
- travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
- undertake 3 months of specified subclass 462 work to become eligible to apply for a second Work and Holiday visa