Working Holiday visa Australia (417 and 462)
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417 or 462?
| Working Holiday (417) | Work and Holiday (462) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age at application | 18 to 30, or up to 35 for some countries | 18 to 30 |
| Countries | 19, including the UK, Canada, France, Ireland, Germany, Japan and Korea | 30, including the USA, China, Singapore, Spain, Thailand and Vietnam |
| Stay | 12 months per grant | 12 months per grant |
| Extra requirements | Funds and a way to leave Australia | Education qualification for most countries; annual caps; ballot for China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia |
See the 417 page and the 462 page for country lists and details.
Can I stay for a second or third year?
- Second visa: 3 months (88 days) of specified work.
- Third visa: 6 months (179 days) of specified work.
- UK passport holders: no specified work needed for a 417 from 1 July 2024, up to three visas.
Details: second and third year visas.
Important: the new Student visa rule
From 2 October 2026, Working Holiday Maker visa holders can no longer apply for a Student visa inside Australia. See Student visa changes.
How much does it cost?
A$840 for the first visa and A$1,000 for a second or third. See fees.
FAQ
How long does it take?
The expected average is around three months. See processing times for the official figures.
Should I book flights first?
No. Wait until the visa is granted.
Can I apply from inside Australia?
Not for the first visa. A second or third can be lodged in Australia if you hold a substantive visa.
In this section
- Second and third year Working Holiday visasSecond and third Working Holiday and Work and Holiday visas: 3 and 6 months of specified work, A$1,000 charge, approved industries and areas, and the.
- Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)Subclass 417 Working Holiday visa: eligible countries and age limits, the A$840 charge, 12-month stay, and how to apply step by step.
- Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)Work and Holiday visa 462: eligible countries, education requirement, ballot for China, India and Vietnam, country caps, the A$840 charge and second.