Work & Holiday Visas (subclass 417/462) — Visa2AU

Work and travel Australia for young adults. Category: Visitor.

Working Holiday (417) and Work and Holiday (462) visas let young adults from eligible countries holiday in Australia while funding their trip with short-term work. Second and third year extensions are available with specified work.

At a glance

• Government charge: From AUD 650
• Indicative professional fee: $2,200 AUD (Fixed professional fee per application)
• Typical processing: 2–6 weeks (typical)

Eligibility

• Passport from an eligible country (417 or 462 list)
• Aged 18–30 (35 for some countries)
• Sufficient funds (approx. AUD 5,000 plus fare)
• For 462: education and English requirements, plus letter of support where applicable

Key documents

• Passport
• Bank statements
• Education evidence (462)
• English test results (462, where required)

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a second year Working Holiday visa?

Complete three months (88 days) of specified work — typically regional work in agriculture, construction, tourism or bushfire recovery — while on your first 417/462 visa, with payslips as evidence.

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Source: https://visa2.au/visas/work-holiday-417-462 · Visa2AU — MARN-registered migration agents (MARN 0534230, 2418663), North Sydney, Australia.