Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462
Under this subclass of visa young adults can extend their holiday in Australia and work here to fund it.
This subclass of visa has three types:
- First work and holiday visa
- Second work and holiday visa
- Third work and holiday visa
Obligations of Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462
To avail of this category of visa, there are certain requirements that you will need to fulfil. The lists are given below.
| First work and holiday visa | Second work and holiday visa | Third work and holiday visa | |
| Stay Duration | Up to 12 months | ||
| Visa Cost | Starts from AUD 485 | ||
| Things you must/ need to have | You must: ~ Be between 18 to 30 years of age (inclusive) ~ Hold a valid passport from an eligible country ~ Be outside Australia when this visa is granted ~ Apply online ~ Not be accompanied by dependent children ~ Not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 or 417 visa. If you previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 visa, see the second Work and Holiday visa. | You must: ~ Have previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 visa. If you haven’t, see the first Work and Holiday visa ~ If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago ~ Hold a valid passport from an eligible country ~ Be between 18 to 30 years of age (inclusive) ~ Have completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work ~Not be accompanied by dependent children | You must: ~ Have previously held 2 subclasses 462 visas in Australia. If you haven’t, see the first Work and Holiday visa or second Work and Holiday visa ~ If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago ~ Hold a valid passport from an eligible country ~ Be between 18 to 30 years of age (inclusive) ~ Have undertaken 6 months of specified subclass 462 work ~ Not be accompanied by dependent children |
| Activities in Australia you can undertake | You can: ~ Stay in Australia for up to 12 months ~ Do short-term work in Australia to help pay for your holiday ~ Study for up to 4 months ~ Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want ~ Do 3 months of specified subclass 462 work to become eligible for a second Work and Holiday visa ~ Do 6 months of specified subclass 462 work to become eligible for a third Work and Holiday visa |
FAQs of Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462
- What is the age to apply for this subclass of visa?
You must be between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive) when you apply.
2. What specified subclass of work do I need to complete?
To avail of the Second Work and Holiday visa, you must have completed three months of specified subclass 462 work.
To avail of the Third Work and Holiday visa, you must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 462 work.
3. Do I need to provide any financial evidence?
Yes, to apply for this subclass of visa you must have enough money to:
- Support yourself while you are in Australia
- Leave Australia at the end of your stay
To learn more about working holiday visas consult a registered migration lawyer Sydney.
