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Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462

Australia Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 gives an opportunity for the individuals to explore the country and work simultaneously .It  is a one-year temporary visa program that boosts the cultural exchange and promotes the alliance between Australia and other countries. In this page, get the brief idea about requirements, processing time, fee, conditions of this visa program.

Requirements of Australia Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462

Candidates need to ensure that they meet up all the eligibility requirements to be eligible to apply.  Following are the eligibility requirements:

  1. You must be in the age group of 18-30  years.
  2. No dependent child can accompany you during your stay in Australia.
  3. You must be the passport holder of one of the eligible countries.
  4. You have to fulfill health and character requirements.
  5. You must have sufficient funds for your stay in the country.

Related:  Check out the requirements of Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417.

What are the eligible Countries for Australia Work and Holiday Visa  Subclass 462 ?

If you are a passport holder of any of the below-given eligible countries, then you are eligible to apply: 

  • Argentina
  • Bangladesh
  • Chile
  • China, People’s Republic of
  • Hungary
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovak Republic
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • USA
  • Uruguay
  • Vietnam

 Types of Australia Work and Holiday Visa

a) First Work and Holiday Visa

This visa allows young people between 18-30 years to holiday in Australia and also, do work to fund your trip. To apply for Second Work and  Holiday visa, you have to meet the eligibility criteria.

b) Second Work and Holiday Visa

This visa is for  people between 18-30 years who have held or presently holding a Work and Holiday Visa. At least three months of work experience in a specified occupation a candidate must hold while holding first subclass 462 visa. To apply for Third Work and Holiday Visa, you have to meet the eligibility criteria.

c) Third Work and Holiday Visa

This visa is for people between 18-30 years who have held or presently holding a Second Work and Holiday Visa.  At least 6 months of work experience in a specificed occupation during your stay on Second Work and Holiday Visa.

Conditions

  1. You can’t apply for this visa if you already are a holder of other visa with ‘no extended stay’ condition.
  2. You have to be outside Australia at the time of filing visa application.
  3. Being a Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 holder, you can’t apply for another visa to enter in Australia.

Related: Visit Australia on Travel visa

Processing Time of the visa

  1. The processing time of this visa may vary as it is entirely based on personal documents and when the case is lodged. You have to submit all the required documents to avoid the delay.
  2. Applications which are submitted online  takes around 15 days for 75% of applications and for 90% applications the time is 35 days.

Related: Steps to apply for Australia Tourist Visa from India

The cost of Australia Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 is AUD 485.

Benefits of the visa

  1. You can stay in Australia for the period of 12 months.
  2. You may study in Australia for the period of four months.
  3. You can enter and leave Australia as many times till the visa is valid.
  4. You are free to work in Australia for the time-span of six months with one employer.

For more information regarding Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 , you can call on the official helpline +919625212959 or Email your queries on info@makevisas.com .

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