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Subclass 462
Work and Holiday visa
A 12-month holiday visa with permission to work, for young people from a different group of partner countries.
TemporaryApply: Outside Australia (first visa)
Who this visa is for
People aged 18 to 30, or up to 35 for some countries, from countries such as the United States, China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Spain and others.
- Visa type
- Temporary
- Where you apply
- Outside Australia (first visa)
- Length of stay
- 12 months, with a possible second and third year
- Work
- Work, generally up to 6 months with each employer
Key requirements
- You hold a passport from an eligible country
- You meet the age, education and English requirements
- A government letter of support, or success in a ballot, for some countries
- Enough money for the start of your stay
- Health and character requirements
What this visa lets you do
- Holiday and work in Australia for 12 months
- Study for up to 4 months
- Second and third years after specified work in northern or regional Australia
General information only, current at November 2026. Visa criteria, fees and processing change often, including each 1 July. Book a consultation for advice on your situation.
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