Working and Holiday Visa

The Work and Holiday (Temporary) visa (subclass 462, 417) is for young people who want an extended holiday and work in Australia for up to a year.

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Visa Options

  • Subclass 417 Working Holiday visa

  • Subclass 462 Work and Holiday

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Subclass 417 

Working Holiday visa

  • This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) - and Canadian, French and Irish citizens 18 to 35 years old (inclusive) - have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip

  • You also can apply for a second or a third Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria

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Subclass 462 

Work and Holiday

  • You must hold a passport from an eligible country

  • You can work while you are in Australia

  • You can apply for a second Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria