🇦🇺 Australia · Working holiday
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €410 |
| Proof of savings | €410 |
| Education | post-secondary |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 18–30 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €414 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462 · verified 2026-06-21
Proof of savings
“Cost AUD670.00”
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462 · verified 2026-06-21
Education
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462 · verified 2026-06-21
Language level
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462 · verified 2026-06-21
Age range
“Must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive)”
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462 · verified 2026-06-13
Application fee
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462 · verified 2026-06-21
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-21.