Visa Overview

The Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) is a popular program among young people in Europe and other countries. It allows young adults to travel overseas for around one year after completing their studies and before starting full-time employment, while working part-time to support their travel expenses.

For Chinese citizens and applicants from certain quota-restricted countries, the application process for the Work and Holiday Maker (WHM) Visa (Subclass 462) has undergone significant changes from 2025 onwards. A ballot (lottery) system has been introduced to manage the annual quota.

Rights Under the Work and Holiday Visa

• Stay in Australia for up to 12 months from the date of first entry

• Work in any suitable occupation, but for no more than 6 months with the same employer

• Undertake study or training for up to 4 months

• Enter and exit Australia multiple times during the visa validity period

Further Information

For additional visa information not covered here, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462