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Work and holiday visa Australia allows primarily young adults to come to Australia for an extended holiday and to work in the country in order to fund it. To get this visa, you must have a valid passport from an eligible country. In case you have a dual citizenship, that is you hold more than one passport then you must carry the passport which is linked to your work and holiday visa grant. You will not be able to extend this visa but you can get a visitor visa in order to stay longer in case of exceptional circumstances.

Passport holders India, China and Vietnam will have to participate in a visa pre application process and will be randomly selected in the ballot to apply for a first work and holiday visa Subclass 462. The cost of the visa is AUD 650.

You will be able to do short term work Australia that will help you pay for your holiday. Also, you will be able to enrol in study programs for up to 4 months. During this period you can travel to and from the country as many times as you want.

• This is a temporary visa and you must enter the country within 12 months of the date on which the visa is granted.

• Once you enter the country you can stay for up to 12 months and also leave and re-enter as many times as you like in those 12 months.
• You will not be able to extend this visa but you can get a visitor visa in order to stay longer in case of exceptional circumstances.
• You will not be able to include your family members in your application and also you cannot be a company by your dependent children.
• Apply for this visa from outside the country.
• You must declare your current location correctly on your work and holiday visa application form.
• In case you have a dual citizenship that is you hold more than one passport then you must tree on the passport which is linked to your work and holiday visa grant.

If you want to come to Australia on a working holiday visa then you will need to choose between two visa types’ subclass 417 and subclass 462. Both the visas are designed for people who want to explore the country but have different eligibility criteria.

Working Holiday visa Subclass 417

This visa will allow you to:

• Do short term work in the country and pay for your holiday for 12 months,
• Study in Australia for up to 4 months,
• Travel to and from the country as many times as you want,
• Do three months of specified work for a second working holiday visa,
• You can only work for the same employer for 6 months.
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The applicant can get a second working holiday visa if:

• You have completed three months of specified sub class 417 work Or
• Hold a substantive visa Or
• Your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago.

For a third working holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria:

• You should have worked for 6 months of specified visa Subclass 417 work Or
• You must hold a substantive visa Or
• The last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago.

Work and Holiday visa Subclass 462

• This visa will allow you to:

• Do short term work in Australia and pay for your holiday for 12 months,
• Study for up to 4 months,
• Unrestricted travel from Australia as many times as you want,
• Three months of specified sub class 4 6 2 work to become eligible for a second work and holiday visa,
• You can work for the same employer only for 6 months.

You can apply for a second work and holiday visa if:

• you have completed three months of specified subclass 462 work,
• Hold a substances visa in Australia Or
• Your last substances visa expired less than 28 days ago.

You will also be able to apply for a third work and holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria:

• You have completed 6 months of specified visa Subclass 462 work,
• Hold a substantive visa in Australia Or
• Your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago.

Passport holders India, China and Vietnam will have to participate in a visa pre application process and will be randomly selected in the ballot to apply for a first work and holiday visa Subclass 462. The cost of the visa is AUD 650.

Subclass 462 Benefits

• A Working holiday visa will allow you to work in study in Australia.
• You will be able to work for up to 6 months for any one employer.
• You could enter and leave the country as many times as you like.
• There will be no restriction to living in one single location or traveling across the country.

Subclass 417 Benefits

• This visa will allow the young adults holiday in Australia.
• You can work in the country in order to fund your trip.
• The application process for this visa is relatively straight forward.
• You do not need a job offer to apply for this visa.
• The visa will allow you to develop skills and gain knowledge in a new country and hence, learning the work culture.

• A Working holiday visa will allow you to work in study in Australia.
• You will be able to work for up to 6 months for any one employer.
• You could enter and leave the country as many times as you like.
• There will be no restriction to living in one single location or traveling across the country.

Subclass 417 Benefits

• This visa will allow the young adults holiday in Australia.
• You can work in the country in order to fund your trip.
• The application process for this visa is relatively straight forward.
• You do not need a job offer to apply for this visa.
• The visa will allow you to develop skills and gain knowledge in a new country and hence, learning the work culture.

Subclass 462 Requirements

The following criteria need to be fulfilled for your first Work and Holiday visa:

• You must be a citizen of and hold a passport from certain specific countries to be able to apply for this visa.
• Applicant must be aged 18 to 30 years, both years inclusive, at the time of your application.
• You must not have entered Australia previously on a work and holiday visa subclass 462 or a working holiday visa subclass 417.
• You should meet the education requirements as per the country passport that you hold. These are usually a tertiary qualification from a University, college or a training centre. These could be degrees, graduate certificates or diplomas.
• Applicant must have a sound knowledge of functional English.
• You have to provide a letter of support from your government in case you belong to a specific list of countries.
• You should have enough money to support yourself while you are in the country and leave the country at the end of your stay. This is usually about AUD 5,000.
• Applicant has to meet the health and character requirements as required by the department.
• If you have any debts towards the Australian government then you should have paid it back before applying for this visa.
• There should be no previous visa cancellations or application refusals for you to get this visa. The department will consider your immigration history while making a decision on your application.
• Must acknowledge the Australian value statement and sign it to confirm that you will respect the Australian way of living and obey the laws and regulations of the country.

Subclass 417 Requirements

The following criteria need to be fulfilled to apply for your first Working Holiday visa:

• You must be a citizen of and hold a passport from certain specific countries:
• You must not have previously entered Australia on a Working holiday visa (417) or a Work and holiday visa (462).
• Should have enough money to support yourself while you are in the country and leave the country at the end of your stay.
• You have to meet the health and character requirements as required by the department.
• If you have any debts towards the Australian government then you should have paid it back before applying for this visa.
• There should be no previous visa cancellations or application refusals for you to get this visa. The department will consider your immigration history while making a decision on your application.
• Must acknowledge the Australian value statement and sign it to confirm that you will respect the Australian way of living and obey the laws and regulations of the country.

Step by step application process is as follows:

Step 1 before application

You might need to get a healthy examination done before applying. If you need help with your application you can appoint a registered migration agent or a legal practitioner to assist you.

Step 2 gathering documents

• You have to provide accurate information along with documents that will act as evidence of support. Identity documents will include photographs, personal details passport, birth certificate etc.
• You will have to provide evidence of your educational qualification.

Applicant will have to demonstrate your fluency in the English language. You will have to provide evidence for either of the following:

• You are a citizen and hold a valid passport that has been issued by the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or Republic of Ireland.
• Applicant’s English level has been assessed as functional by the Australian adult migrant English program service provider.

Step 3. Applying for the visa

Applicants will have to apply online for this visa. Log in to create an ImmiAccount first. Then attach the required documents and evidence. You will then pay the application fee as the application will not be processed until you pay the fee. It is important to note the transaction reference number.

If you are a parent of a child under the age of 18 then you cannot apply online. The visa holders cannot be accompanied by dependent children at any time during their stay in the country.

Step 4. Visa outcome

The department will give you a decision on your application in writing. Once the apartment grants you the visa you will get a visa grant number along with the visa conditions.

The processing of your visa application can take up to 3 weeks.

Your application will take longer to process in case of the following:

• Filling of incorrect details,
• Missing documentation,
• More information is required from you,
• Verification of your information takes time.

A limited number of Work and Holiday visas are granted to the applicants each year. Once the cap is reached, you will not be granted a visa by the department. Therefore, it is advisable to wait until the new program year commences on the following 1st July to submit an application.

With a Working Holiday Visa, you will be able to do short term work in Australia that will help you pay for your holiday. Also, you will be able to enrol in study programs for up to 4 months. However, there are many terms and conditions associated with this visa which can seem confusing. We, at Immigration buddy can provide you with qualified professionals who will guide you step by step during your visa application process. We will provide you with a customized checklist to make the document gathering process easier for you. So, wait no longer and book a consultation with us today.