This visa is for young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it.

First Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462)

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) have an extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must have a passport from an eligible country
  • You can work while you are here
  • You can apply for a second Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria

Second Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462)

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a Work and Holiday visa, have a second working holiday in Australia.

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must have a passport from an eligible country
  • You can do any kind of work while you are here
  • You must have completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work​
  • If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago​​
  • You can apply for a third Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria

Third Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462)

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, have a third working holiday in Australia.

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You must have a passport from an eligible country
  • You can do any kind of work while you are here
  • You must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 462 work​
  • If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago​​