All You Need To Know About Working Holiday Visas (Subclass 417 & 462)
What is a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) (Subclass 417 & 462)?
The Working Holiday Visa (WHV) (Subclass 417 & 462) is a temporary visa that allows young adults from participating countries from 18 to 30 years old (or 35 years old for some countries) to experience Australia while having the opportunity to work.
What are the main differences between Subclass 417 and Subclass 462?
The general eligibility and requirements for both visas are similar. The one main difference is the eligibility of passport holders from the participating countries.
Visa applicants from the eligible country listed are eligible to apply for subclass 417:
Belgium
Canada
Republic of Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Republic of Ireland
Italy
Japan
Republic of Korea
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Taiwan (other than an official or diplomatic passport)
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (including British National Overseas passport holders)
Visa applicants who hold a valid passport from one of these countries are eligible to apply for subclass 462. China, India, and Vietnam passport holders can apply for their first WHV (Subclass 462) by participating in a visa pre-application process (ballot) and being selected randomly.
Argentina
Austria
Brazil
Chile
China, People's Republic of
Czech Republic
Ecuador
Greece
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Israel
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mongolia
Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Peru
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Switzerland
Thailand
Türkiye
Uruguay
United States of America
Vietnam
Another difference is that WHV (sc462) has additional eligibility requirements, including meeting the English language requirements, the Australian education requirement, and a letter of support.
What is the Eligibility for Working Holiday Visas (SC 417 & 462)?
Be a passport holder of one of the countries listed above.
Must be of this age bracket of 18 - 30 (or 35 for some countries). If you apply for the visa while you are 30 (or 35), your visa will still be granted when you turn 31 (or 36) if you meet all other visa requirements.
Must not be accompanied by minor dependents.
What are the Benefits of the WHV (Subclass 417 & 462)?
Once your visa application is granted, you will be granted a 12-month stay. During this period, you can travel in and out of Australia.
You have unlimited work rights. If specified regional work is completed for a required amount of time, the visa holder may be eligible for a second or even third Work and Holiday (subclass 417 or 462) visa to extend their stay.
Are there any Work Limitations?
Applicants have the ability to work in Australia with the same workplace rights and entitlements. You may have a visa condition 8547, in which a maximum of 6 months is spent with a single employer. However, some visa applicants may be exempted from the condition 8547.
How much does a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) cost?
As of to date, both WHV (Subclass 417 and 462) visas cost AUD 650.
Is there a pathway to PR?
There is a possibility for a pathway to PR. There are a number of visa options that may work (if you meet the visa eligibility and criteria) as a stepping stone to reaching your objective for permanent residency (PR). Speak to an immigration lawyer to figure out which visa is suitable.
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How can Agape Henry Crux Help?
If you have a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417 or Subclass 462) and have any questions regarding your visa conditions or would like to plan your visa pathway, reach out to Agape Henry Crux for tailored advice and professional assistance. Our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law specialise in handling highly complex matters. To seek professional advice, you may schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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