Working Holiday Visa(Subclass 462)

The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) allows eligible young adults from selected countries to experience Australia through cultural exchange, temporary employment, and short-term study. This visa is designed to foster mutual understanding and closer ties between Australia and participating countries.

With a subclass 462 visa, you can:

  • Stay in Australia for up to 12 months from your first date of entry
  • Work temporarily to help fund your travels (maximum 6 months per employer, unless exempt)
  • Undertake short-term study or training (up to 4 months)
  • Enter and leave Australia multiple times while your visa is valid
  • Apply for a second or third visa if you meet eligible work and location requirements

General Eligibility Criteria

You must:

  • Be aged 18 to 30 years at the time of application (inclusive), or up to 35 for some countries
  • Not be accompanied by dependent children
  • Have at least AUD 5,000 in savings to support your stay
  • Be able to purchase a return or onward ticket
  • Not have previously held a subclass 417 Working Holiday visa
  • Meet education requirements (typically: tertiary qualification or 2+ years of undergraduate study)
  • Demonstrate functional English (e.g., IELTS 4.5 or equivalent)
  • Satisfy health and character checks
  • Intend to visit as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)

Second and Third Visa Eligibility (Extension)

Holders of the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) may be eligible to apply for a second or third visa if they complete specified work in approved industries and designated regional areas during their previous visa period.

Second Visa Requirements:

Must have completed at least 3 months (88 days) of full-time specified work during the validity of the first 462 visa.

Third Visa Requirements:

Must have completed at least 6 months (179 days) of full-time specified work during the validity of the second 462 visa.

Approved Industries for Specified Work Include:

  • Agriculture and animal husbandry: such as fruit and vegetable picking, pruning, seeding, livestock farming, dairy production;
  • Fishing and pearling: including commercial fishing, pearl harvesting, and related aquaculture;
  • Forestry and logging: including tree planting, felling, and timber transport;
  • Tourism and hospitality: including work in hotels, restaurants, cafes, tour operations, and guiding services;
  • Construction and natural disaster recovery: including reconstruction, clean-up, and infrastructure support.

All specified work must be performed in Northern Australia (i.e., above the Tropic of Capricorn) or other government-designated regions, and must meet the legal standards for full-time paid employment under Australian workplace laws.

Not sure if you’re eligible for a Work and Holiday visa?

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