Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Features
This visa is for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year.
Requirements
You might be able to get this visa if you:
- Are at least 18 but not yet 31 years of age.
- Do not have a dependent child accompanying you at any time during your stay in Australia.
- Have a passport from an eligible country.
Working Holiday visa (subclass 462)
Features
This visa is for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year.
Requirements
You might be able to get this visa if you:
- Are at least 18 but not yet 31 years of age.
- Don’t have a dependent child with you at any time during your stay in Australia.
What Are the Differences between 417 Working Holiday Visas & 462 Work and Holiday Visas?
The Working Holiday Maker programme has two types of visas: Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462) depending on your country of residence. Each visa has slight differences.
Who can apply?
- Working Holiday (subclass 417) visas are open to people with passports from Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
- Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas are open to people with passports from Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, and Uruguay.
How do the visa requirements vary?
- 462 visas have education requirements, while 417 visas do not. The 462 visas require a letter of support from your government of origin (unless you’re from the U.S.), while 417 visas do not.
- The 462 visas also require evidence of functional English, while 417 visas do not.
Does the maximum length of stay vary?
Yes! This is one of the most significant differences between 417 and 462 visas. Those holding a 417 visa are eligible to apply for a second yearlong working holiday visa if they complete three months of specified work in regional Australia. The 462 visa holders can not apply for a second-year work and holiday visa.
