WHV 462 VISA – Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462
Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) is a temporary visa that allows people 18 to 30 years old to have extended holiday and work to support themselves on their trip with a total time of 12 months. People who currently hold or previously held a work and holiday visa have the chance to apply for a second or third Work and Holiday visa if they meet certain eligibility criteria.
Work and Holiday 462 Visa Requirements
- a citizen from from one of the following countries and hold a valid passport:
- Argentina
- Austria
- Brazil
- Chile
- China, People’s Republic of
- Czech Republic
- Ecuador
- Greece
- Hungary
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Papua New Guinea (PNG)
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- Uruguay
- United States of America
- Vietnam
- be 18 to 30 years old
- have enough funds to support yourself
- meet the education and English requirement
- meet the health and character requirement
Education Requirement for Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462)
As written above, you must meet the educational requirements. The educational requirements for this visa vary from country to country.
| Country of Passport | Education Requirements |
|---|---|
| Argentina, Austria, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Turkiye, Uruguay, and Vietnam |
You must:
These are acceptable tertiary qualifications:
These are not acceptable tertiary qualifications:
|
| Brazil | You must have successfully completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study. |
| Chile |
You must:
These are acceptable tertiary qualifications:
These are not acceptable tertiary qualifications:
|
| Israel |
You must hold a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education and have either:
|
| Malaysia |
You must:
These are acceptable tertiary qualifications:
These are not acceptable tertiary qualifications:
|
| Thailand |
You must have a tertiary qualification from a university, college or training centre. These are acceptable tertiary qualifications:
These are not acceptable tertiary qualifications:
|
| Switzerland |
You must have completed 2 years of study following compulsory schooling. |
| United States of America |
You must have a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent. |
It should also be noted that a Letter of Support from a Government Institution is required if you are from the following Countries:
- Ecuador
- Greece
- Indonesia
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia (Good Conduct Certificate)
- Mongolia
- Papua New Guinea (PNG)
- Peru
- Poland
- San Marino
- Slovenia
- Thailand
- Türkiye
What You Can Do As a Work and Holiday Subclass 462 Visa Holder?
As a WHV 462 visa holder you are allowed to:
- 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
Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 Streams
First Work and Holiday Visa
This visa allows people 18 to 30 years old to have extended holiday and work to support themselves on their trip.
Visa requirements :
- a citizen from an eligible country
- be 18 to 30 years old
- not be accompanied by dependent children
- not have travelled to Australia on a subclass 462 or 417 visa
- provide a letter of support from your government for certain countries’ passport holders
- have enough fund to support yourself, usually about AUD5,000 for your initial stay
Second Work and Holiday Visa
The visa lets people 18 to 30 years old who currently hold, or who previously held a Work and Holiday visa, have a second Work and Holiday visa if they have completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work.
Visa requirements :
- a citizen from an eligible country
- be 18 to 30 years old
- not be attended by dependent children
- have previously entered Australia on a subclass 462 visa
- have enough fund to support yourself, usually about AUD5,000 for your initial stay
- must have completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work
Third Work and Holiday Visa
The visa lets people 18 to 30 years old who currently hold, or who previously held a second Work and Holiday visa, have a third Work and Holiday visa if they have completed 6 months of specified subclass 462 work.
Visa requirements :
- a citizen from an eligible country
- be 18 to 30 years old
- not be accompanied by dependent children
- have previously held 2 subclass 462 visas in Australia
- have enough fund to support yourself, usually about AUD5,000 for your initial stay
- must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 462 work
Work and Holiday 462 Visa Application Process
Work and Holliday (WHV 462 visa) can be lodged with an online application, if you are applying for your first Work and Holiday visa you have to be outside Australia to apply. If you are currently holding a Work and Holiday visa, you are allowed to apply for your second visa onshore.
Before you apply, make sure you check if applications are still open from your country of passport.
You also have to provide evidence you have enough funds to support your stay in Australia. You must provide evidence you have enough money to purchase a ticket to leave Australia at the end of your visa, or that you have already booked the ticket.
If you are applying in Australia, you don’t need to provide evidence. If you are applying outside Australia and don’t attach evidence to your application, processing may take longer as the immigration need contact you to request further information.
Subclass 462 Visa Processing Time:
The processing times for Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 are as follows:
- 25% of applications: 14 Days
- 50% of applications: 27 Days
- 75% of applications: 51 Days
- 90% of applications: 70 Days
Your application might take longer to process if:
- you don’t fill it in correctly
- you don’t include all the required documents or the Department of Home Affairs need more information from you
- it takes time to verify your information
Work and Holiday Subclass 462 Visa Cost
The cost for this visa is AUD 650. However, you might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police clearance certificate and biometrics.
The above fee is as of July 2024. Please note that the visa fee might increase in July every year.
Working Holiday Visa Subclass 462 Frequently Asked Questions
ONEderland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent, Indah Melindasari, B.Com (MARN 0961 448) is here to answer your WHV Subclass 462 questions!
- Is there an age limit for a Work and Holiday visa?
- Yes. Applicants for a Work and Holiday visa must be at least 18 but have not turned 30 years of age at the time of lodging the application.
- If you turn 31 before the visa is finalised, you can still be granted the visa.
- Can I include my family member?
- You can’t include family members in your application and you can’t be accompanied by dependent children at any time during your stay in Australia under this visa.
- How many times can I apply for a Work and Holiday visa?
- You must not have previously entered Australia on a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) or Working Holiday visa (subclass 417), unless you are applying for a second or third work and holiday visa (subclass 462) and that you previously held the visa, entered Australia on the visa and have complied with all the conditions on that previous visa.
- What are my rights in Australia? What sort of protection am I offered in Australian workplaces?
- All workers in Australia, including Work and Holiday visa holders, are covered by the same workplace laws regarding their pay and conditions.
- The Fair Work Ombudsman has responsibility for ensuring compliance with Australia’s workplace laws.
- Do I have to provide proof of specified subclass 462 work?
- If you are applying for your second or third Work and Holiday visa you must provide proof that on your previous visa, you complete the required duration of specified subclass 462 work.
- You can include proof specified subclass 462 work, such as:pay slips or other evidence of payment
- group certificates
- payment summaries
- tax returns
- employer references
- a written and signed agreement setting out any lawful deductions in pay
462 VISA Three Steps Process
Step One : Prepare all the required documents
You must first gather all of the required documents and organise a health examination. You must check if there are any additional requirements for your country.
Step Two : Apply for the visa
You can lodge the visa online through the IMMI Account or appoint a migration agent to assist you. After lodging, you should monitor your application in case the department requires additional information or documents from your visa application through the IMMI account and provide all the documents and accurate information. Once you have gathered all the required documents, you can start the student visa application. You can lodge the visa application through the IMMI account and provide all the documents and accurate information.
Step Three : Visa Outcome
Once your visa is granted, you will receive a visa grant letter with some information such as your visa grant number, the date your visa starts and ends and your visa conditions. Then you are ready to start your journey!
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