Australia · Work Visas

Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) is similar to the Working Holiday visa but for nationals of different partner countries, with education, English and government-support requirements, and some countries have annual caps.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Young adults from partner countries who meet the education and English requirements.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • A passport from a 462 partner country
  • Age within the limit
  • Education and functional English at the required level
  • A letter of support from your government, for some countries
Process

How the process works

  1. Check whether your country has places available
  2. Obtain any government support letter
  3. Apply online
  4. Complete specified work for further years, where available
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport
  • Education evidence
  • English evidence
  • Government support letter where required
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Some partner countries use a ballot because demand exceeds the cap.

Official source: Official source. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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