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Australia Work And Holiday Visa

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About The 462 Visa For Australia

General Information

With an Australian Work & Holiday Visa (subclass 462), you can experience what it is like to live, work, and travel across Australia.

The 462 visa allows those aged 18-30 to stay in Australia for up to 12 months and gives you the opportunity to undertake temporary work.

You can also study for up to four months in Australia with this visa.

All you have to do is check out the requirements listed below to find out if you’re eligible for the Australian 462 visa, and let Visa First take care of the rest!

Eligibility

You can apply for the 462 visa if:

  • You are aged between 18 and 30 (not yet 31)
  • You have a valid passport from an eligible country
  • You will not have a dependent child with you while you are in Australia
  • This is your first Australian Work & Holiday visa
  • You have enough money to support yourself in Australia (AUD 5,000)
  • You are of good health and character
Requirements

In order to apply for the Australia Work and Holiday visa, you will be required to provide a number of documents. These may include:

  • A valid passport (with blank pages)
  • Passport photographs
  • A completed application form
  • Current bank statement showing that you have enough
  • Money to support yourself in Australia (AUD 5,000)
  • A community college or any university degree
  • And more…
Australian Work & Holiday (462) Visa Processing Time

The processing time for the 462 visa for Australia depends on the Immigration Office

Cost

The subclass 462 visa cost starts from

€490
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Frequently Asked Questions

It takes between 0 to 50 days after the application is submitted.

To be eligible for the 462 visa, you must achieve a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) competence score of 4.5 in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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