Work and Holiday

For eligible passport holders aged 18 to 30 who want to combine travel and work in Australia. Vietnamese applicants should check the pre-application ballot, registration dates and current education, English and financial requirements before applying.

For young adults who want an extended holiday and to work here to fund it

Stay: 12 months; a second and third year are possible with specified work
Government charge: A$840
Visa type: Temporary

Official information from the Department of Home Affairs

The material below reproduces English-language information from the Department of Home Affairs about this visa. Requirements may have changed since it was added to this website. Use the source link to check the latest information; I can explain relevant provisions in Vietnamese or English during a consultation.

We are prioritising onshore Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa applications. Therefore, offshore applications may take several months. Do not book flights or make travel commitments until your visa has been granted.

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This visa has several streams, each with its own criteria and charge. Open the one that matches your situation to read the complete official information.

Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

First Work and Holiday visa

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) have an extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.

Stay: 12 months
Government charge: AUD840.00

Key points

You must have a passport from an eligible country
You must apply online from outside Australia
You can work while you are here
You can apply for a second Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria

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Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

Second Work and Holiday visa

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a Work and Holiday visa, have a second working holiday in Australia.

Stay: 12 months
Government charge: AUD1,000.00

Key points

You must have a passport from an eligible country
You can do any kind of work while you are here
You must have completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work
If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago
You can apply for a third Work and Holiday visa if you meet certain eligibility criteria

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Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

Third Work and Holiday visa

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, have a third working holiday in Australia.

Stay: 12 months
Government charge: AUD1,000.00

Key points

You must have a passport from an eligible country
You can do any kind of work while you are here
You must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 462 work
If in Australia, hold a substantive visa or your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago

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Basic eligibility

Must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive)
Must have a passport from an eligible country
Must not be accompanied by dependent children

Official source: Department of Home Affairs, immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. © Commonwealth of Australia. Refer to the source website for its copyright and conditions of use.

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