Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462

Overview

The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) is part of Australia's Working Holiday Maker program. It allows eligible young adults with passports from participating countries to have an extended holiday and undertake short-term work to help fund their stay.

Subclass 462 is separate from the Working Holiday visa subclass 417. Country caps, ballot arrangements or additional education, English and government-support requirements can apply to some passport holders.

Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 Requirements

The points below are a general orientation to the current government material. Meeting one item does not establish eligibility, and criteria can differ by stream or applicant circumstances.

• The applicant must hold a passport from a participating subclass 462 country and meet the applicable age setting.
• Dependent children cannot accompany an applicant on this visa.
• Country-specific eligibility, ballot or annual-cap arrangements must be checked before applying.
• Work and study are subject to limits and visa conditions.
• Specified subclass 462 work can be relevant to eligibility for a later Work and Holiday visa.

Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 Document Checklist

Common planning categories include passport and identity evidence, funds, education and English evidence where required, and any letter of government support or specified-work records required for the applicant's passport and visa stage.

• Use the visa page's step-by-step instructions and any document checklist linked from it.
• Provide accurate, consistent information and clear colour scans of requested documents.
• Arrange English translations in the form required by the Department.
• Check whether health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, skills evidence or sponsor documents are requested.

How to Apply for Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462

Applicants identify the correct first, second or third subclass 462 pathway and check any passport-country arrangements before applying through ImmiAccount. A ballot registration may be required for some countries before a first-visa application can be lodged.

• Confirm the correct visa and stream on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• Read every eligibility and step-by-step section that applies to the applicant and any family members.
• Use ImmiAccount for the application unless the official page instructs otherwise.
• Keep contact, passport and circumstances information current after lodgement.
• Read the written decision and, if granted, check all conditions in the grant letter and VEVO.

Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 Fees, Processing Times and Conditions

Visa charges can change and may include additional applicant charges, later instalments or separate costs. Use the official Visa Pricing Estimator for the intended lodgement date.

Published processing times describe recently decided applications and are a guide only. They are not a promise for an individual application. Check the official processing-time guide and respond promptly if the Department requests more information.

Visa conditions are legally significant and vary. A visa holder should use the grant letter and Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) to check the conditions attached to the granted visa.