Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462 and 417)

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Work and Holiday Vias (Subclass 462 and 417)

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Are you between 18 and 30 years old? Securing an Adventure and Relaxation Visa empowers you to embrace life and rove across Australia for twelve months and pick up any employment that strikes your fancy.

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Explore the Work and Holiday Visa – A Comprehensive Guide

Dive into the opportunities presented by the Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) in Australia. This visa is designed for adventurous individuals between the ages of 18 and 30, aiming to enjoy a holiday in Australia, while also engaging in employment to fund their travels for a period of up to 12 months

Benefits of the Work and Holiday Visa:

Freely enter and leave Australia, with multiple entries permitted over 12 months
Engage in study or training for up to four months
Work for up to six months with any one employer
Pursue a Second Work and Holiday Visa by undertaking three months of specified work in northern Australia, in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and several others

Eligibility Criteria for Your First Work and Holiday Visa:

To qualify for your initial Work and Holiday Visa, you must:

Intend to visit Australia as a genuine visitor
Apply for the visa while outside of Australia
Be aged 18 to 30 years old at the time of application
Possess a valid passport from a country that participates in Australia's Work and Holiday Program
Fulfill health, character, and educational prerequisites
Have functional English proficiency
Obtain a letter of support if applying from specified countries
Ensure you have not previously entered Australia on a Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 417).
Be without a dependent child accompanying you during your stay in Australia
Have sufficient funds for your upkeep and for travel to your next destination once your stay concludes

Prerequisites for a Second Work and Holiday Visa:

Abide by all conditions of your first Work and Holiday Visa
Not have previously held more than one Work and Holiday Visa
Complete three months of eligible work in northern Australia on your first Work and Holiday Visa
Be under 31 years of age

Health and Character Stipulations:

Educational Qualifications

Functional English Proficiency Criteria

Provide proof of functional English, which may include:

Healthcare Coverage

Family Member Provisions

Australian Government Debt Obligations

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DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general understanding only and does not constitute legal advice. Always refer to the latest information directly from the Department of Home Affairs at Department of Home Affairs Website

FAQ

Can I apply for Temporary Graduate visa without having a skill assessment?

If you are applying this visa under the post-study work stream, a skill assessment is not needed.

Only if you are applying under the Graduate stream, you must provide an evidence of having your skills assessed by the relevant authority.

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While the checklist varies depending on different cases, some of the common documents required are:

Current passports or travel documents
Copy of birth certificate showing parents of both primary applicant and the spouse
Evidence of name change
Certified copies of marriage certificates
If you are in de facto relationship, evidence showing a relationship for at least 12 months is required
If the spouse is widowed, divorced or separated permanently, a certified copy of death certificate, divorce or separation documents are required.
Health & Character documents

Visa Class

GSM Visa

General Skilled Migration Visa essentially serves the best to those skilled workers who are willing to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis.

Skilled Independent (subclass 189)
Skilled - Nominated (subclass 190)
Skilled - Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) (subclass 489)
Skilled-Regional (Residence) Visa (Subclass 887)
Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)

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