The Work & Holiday visa lets eligible travellers live, work and explore Australia - with options to stay up to three years through second and third visa pathways.
Still planning your trip, or wondering how to extend? We'll help make the process easy.
462/417
Subclasses
Australia offers two Work & Holiday programs. The right one depends mainly on your passport and nationality.
Available to eligible passport holders from selected countries. Depending on your nationality, additional requirements such as educational qualifications, English language ability or government support letters may apply.
Eligible passports
Chile · Argentina · USA · Poland · Singapore · Thailand · +more
Available to eligible passport holders from selected countries, generally without the additional education and English requirements of the 462 program.
Eligible passports
UK · Germany · Netherlands · France · Italy · Japan · +more
Not sure which visa applies to you? That's exactly what we're here for. We'll identify the right visa, check your eligibility and guide you through the application.
Five clear steps from first check to landing in Sydney. We walk every one of them with you.
Confirm your passport, age (18-30 or 35), funds and English requirements. Each country has different rules - we'll check yours.
Eligible countries vary by subclass. Polish, Argentine, Chilean, US passports go to 462. UK, Dutch, German, Japanese go to 417.
Passport, proof of funds (~AUD 5,000), health declaration, character documents. Some 462 nationalities also need a government support letter.
Lodge your application and pay the visa application charge (currently ~AUD 635). We help you complete every field correctly and avoid common rejection traps.
Complete biometrics at a service centre and any required health examinations. We guide you through what's needed for your country.
Once granted, your Australian adventure begins. We help with TFN, bank account setup, job board access and CV consultation before departure.
Pre-departure pack includes: Tax File Number application · Bank account setup · Job board · CV consultation · Australian info session · Insurance assistance.
(We know the feeling.)
Many travellers arrive planning a few months and end up wishing they had more time. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to stay longer through:
If you've completed eligible specified work, you may qualify for a second or even third Work & Holiday visa. We'll help you:
For many travellers, a Work & Holiday visa becomes the first step toward studying in Australia. Studying can open doors to:
The good news? We've already answered them all. Tap any card to dive deeper.
Depends on your passport. 417 is generally simpler (UK, Germany, NL, France, Italy, Japan). 462 has extra requirements (Chile, Argentina, USA, Poland, Thailand).
Check Eligibility→First WH visa = 12 months. With eligible specified work, you can apply for a second (12 months) and third year (12 months) - up to 3 years total.
Stay Longer→Generally yes - hospitality, retail, farm, office, anything. Maximum 6 months with the same employer (some exceptions apply).
Job Tips→Regional farming, fishing, construction, tourism, plant/animal cultivation. 88 days = qualify for second year, 6 months = third year.
Learn More→Yes - up to 4 months of study allowed. Great way to test a course before transitioning to a student visa.
Study Options→Not directly - but it's the most common stepping stone. Many of our students went WH → Student 500 → Graduate → Skilled migration.
Explore Pathways→Everyone's situation is different. Tell us about your nationality, visa history, education, work experience and future plans - we'll help you understand what pathways may suit you.
No confusing government jargon. No guessing. Just practical advice tailored to your situation.
Whether you're booking your first flight or planning your second year, we're here to help.