Work and Holiday Visas

Australia offers Work and Holiday visas for young adults who want to work and travel in the country for a limited time. These visas allow holders to support themselves during their stay by engaging in short-term employment while also experiencing Australia’s culture and lifestyle.

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  • Working Holiday Visa allows young people from eligible countries to come to Australia for a holiday and work to support themselves during their stay. This visa is designed to promote cultural exchange and closer ties between Australia and other nations.

    Eligible Countries for Subclass 417 – Working Holiday Visa:

    1. Belgium

    2. Canada

    3. Cyprus

    4. Denmark

    5. Estonia

    6. Finland

    7. France

    8. Germany

    9. Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China)

    10. Ireland

    11. Italy

    12. Japan

    13. South Korea

    14. Malta

    15. Netherlands

    16. Norway

    17. Sweden

    18. Switzerland

    19. United Kingdom

    20. United States (limited to certain conditions)

  • The Subclass 462 – Work and Holiday Visa allows young adults from eligible countries to come to Australia for a holiday and take on short-term work to support their travel expenses. Similar to the Subclass 417 Working Holiday Visa, the Subclass 462 visa is designed to promote cultural exchange and closer ties between Australia and participating countries.

    Eligible Countries for Subclass 462 – Work and Holiday Visa:

    1. Argentina

    2. Bangladesh

    3. Chile

    4. China

    5. Indonesia

    6. Israel

    7. Malaysia

    8. Portugal

    9. Singapore

    10. South Korea

    11. Spain

    12. Thailand

    13. Turkey

    14. United States

    15. Vietnam