Work & Holiday

Australia

A Work & Holiday visa allows young people from certain countries to work and travel in Australia for 1 year with the possibility of extending your visa up to 3 years. It is a cultural exchange visa combined with the opportunity to work to finance your stay.

  • Opera House en Sydney Australia

    Why Australia?

  • Lindo canguro o wallaby en Australia

    Simple: Australia is one of the countries with the highest quality of life in the world.

  • Vista de Gold Coast desde lejos en la playa

    Australia is a dream destination for those looking to combine work, adventure, and personal development. Cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane top global rankings for their excellent infrastructure, safety, access to services, and relaxed lifestyle. In addition to its stunning landscapes and multicultural atmosphere, Australia offers real employment opportunities, good pay, and a culture that values work-life balance.

  • Retrato de un lindo y tranquilo canguro en Australia








    One of the highest minimum wages in the world: as of 2025, the minimum wage is $24.10 AUD per hour. This allows you to cover your expenses, save money, and travel while you work.

  • Dos canguros jóvenes en la arena de una playa, con el mar al fondo.

    With a Work & Holiday visa, you can enjoy a unique experience while earning money, make international friends and discovering everything this incredible country has to offer.


  • Countries eligible for a Working Holiday 417 visa:

    🇬🇧UK
    🇨🇦 Canada
    🇫🇷 France
    🇮🇪 Ireland
    🇩🇪 Germany
    🇧🇪 Belgium
    🇳🇱 Netherlands
    🇮🇹 Italy
    🇯🇵 Japan
    🇨🇾 Cyprus
    🇰🇷 South Korea
    🇩🇰 Denmark
    🇲🇹 Malta
    🇪🇪 Estonia
    🇫🇮 Finland
    🇳🇴 Norway
    🇸🇪 Sweden
    🇭🇰 Hong Kong
    🇹🇼 Taiwan

    Countries eligible for a Work and Holiday 462 visa:

    🇺🇸 United States
    🇨🇱 Chile
    🇦🇷 Argentina
    🇦🇹 Austria
    🇪🇸 Spain
    🇲🇳 Mongolia
    🇵🇪 Peru
    🇵🇬 PNG
    🇧🇷 Brazil
    🇵🇱 Poland
    🇺🇾 Uruguay
    🇵🇹 Portugal
    🇪🇨 Ecuador
    🇸🇲 San Marino
    🇨🇳 China
    🇸🇬 Singapore
    🇨🇿 Czechia
    🇸🇰 Slovakia
    🇬🇷 Greece
    🇸🇮 Slovenia
    🇭🇺 Hungary
    🇨🇭 Switzerland
    🇮🇳 India
    🇹🇭 Thailand
    🇮🇩 Indonesia
    🇹🇷 Turkiye
    🇮🇱 Israel
    🇱🇺 Luxembourg
    🇲🇾 Malaysia


  • Working Holiday 417 countries
    At the time of application, you must be within the eligible age limit for your passport country:

    • Belgium – 18 to 30 years

    • Canada – 18 to 35 years

    • Republic of Cyprus - 18 to 30 years

    • Denmark - 18 to 35 years

    • Estonia - 18 to 30 years

    • Finland - 18 to 30 years

    • France - 18 to 35 years

    • Germany - 18 to 30 years

    • Hong Kong - 18 to 30 years

    • Ireland - 18 to 35 years

    • Italy - 18 to 35 years

    • Japan - 18 to 30 years

    • Korea - 18 to 30 years

    • Malta - 18 to 30 years

    • Netherlands - 18 to 30 years

    • Norway - 18 to 30 years

    • Sweden - 18 to 30 years

    • Taiwan - 18 to 30 years

    • The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - 18 to 35 years

    Work and Holiday 462 countries
    You must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) when you apply.


  • You must not have previously entered Australia on:

    • A Working Holiday visa (subclass 462)

    • A Working Holiday visa (subclass 417).

    You must not have had a visa canceled or an application refused

    Immigration considers your immigration history when making a decision on your application, which means that you may not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa canceled or rejected.

    However, if you have had a visa rejected in the past, don't be discouraged! At VamonosWH, we take steps to ensure that your visa has a better chance of success, even if you have a rejected visa in your history.


  • Working Holiday 417:
    If you are from a country eligible for a Working Holiday 417 you don’t need to meet this requirement.


    Work and Holiday 462:
    If you are from a country eligible for a Work and Holiday 462 you must:

    • have a tertiary qualification from a university, college or training centre, or

    • have completed 2 years of undergraduate university study

    Citizens of the United States:
    You must have a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent.


  • You must prove that you have access to the following amount:

    Immigration usually asks for proof of AUD 5,000 plus the money for your departure ticket. We recommend proving that you have at least AUD 6,000.


  • Working Holiday 417:
    If you are from a country eligible for a Working Holiday 417 (or from the US) you don’t need to meet this requirement.

    Work and Holiday 462:
    If you are from a country eligible for a Work and Holiday 462 (with exemption of the US) You must have at least a functional level of English. This can be demonstrated:

    • If you have studied at a bilingual school.

    • If you take an official English exam:

    IELTS: An average score of at least 4.5 (we recommend IELTS General Training, which is usually the most standard test).

    PTE: A total score of at least 30 based on the 4 components of the test.

    CAE: A total score of at least 147 based on the 4 components of the test.

    Don't be discouragedif you don't meet this requirement! We assure you that with preparation and determination, you can obtain the minimum score necessary to pass one of the official tests.

    Don't let this be an impediment to continuing your adventure.

  • You must have a letter of support from your government if you are from:

    • Ecuador

    • Greece

    • Indonesia

    • Luxembourg

    • Malaysia (Good Conduct Certificate)

    • Mongolia

    • Peru

    • Poland

    • San Marino

    • Slovenia

    • Thailand

    • Türkiye

Requirements?

Here's what you can do with a W&H visa... And an important fact: you can only apply for this visa once in your lifetime. So make the most of it, make sure you apply for your visa the right way with us, and don't let this opportunity pass ♡.

What can I do with my

W&H visa?

  • and extend it for a second (and even a third) year if you work for at least 3 months (88 days) in areas such as tourism, hospitality, agriculture, forestry, or fishing in a specific regional area.

    UK passport holders can be granted a second Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa without having to meet the 3-month specific work requirement.

  • You can enter the country up to 12 months later after your visa is granted. And from the moment you set foot in Australia, the 12 months of your visa begin to count down.

  • This gives you time to settle down, save money, and gain experience (then you can continue working with another employer).

  • If you demonstrate your skills and commitment, you can be sponsored by an Australian company. Many people start with a W&H visa and then obtain a work visa that allows them to stay indefinitely and call Australia their home.

  • If you want to take advantage of the opportunity to take a short course or improve your English.

  • As many times as you wish as long your visa is valid.

Why a

Work & Holiday 

and not a student visa?

  • A student visa may sound appealing at first, but it comes with commitments that many only discover once they are already in Australia. It requires a much greater investment, as you have to pay for expensive courses (many of which are highly questionable “visa-grabber” courses), tuition, materials, medical insurance, and, in many cases, renew every few months.

    In addition, it ties you to a fixed class schedule and limits your working hours to only 24 per week.

  • You are not required to study, you can work legally full-time (up to 6 months per employer), and you can move around the country without restrictions.

    The cost is much lower (the W&H visa costs AUD 670 compared to AUD 2,000 for a student visa) and the experience is more authentic: you live like a local, work, make friends, and discover Australia at your own pace.

  • It is the most flexible, accessible, and authentic way to take that first big step in Australia.

Frequently ask

questions 


  • Yes, it is possible, but with conditions. Immigration wants you to avoid working in the same location for more than six months. Therefore, you can continue working for the same company as long as you change locations and the company notifies Immigration and requests permission.

    In the specific case of working as an au pair, you can stay longer with the same family, as long as Immigration gives you permission.


  • Yes, it is possible to use a family member's bank account show proof of funds (remember that immigration requires proof of AUD 5,000 plus money for a return flight). However, you must prove your relationship with official documents, such as a family register or birth certificate, so that the immigration authorities can validate it correctly.


  • Yes, you can stay in Australia for more than a year if you extend your W&H visa for a second, and even a third year, by meeting the requirements for working in specific regional areas, or if your employer sponsors you.


  • Work and Holiday 462:
    Countries eligible for a Work and Holiday 462 visa have limited quotas per nationality (excluding the US). Our team checks the availability of quotas for your country on a daily basis to find out if you can apply now or if you need to wait for Immigration updates.

    Working Holiday 417:
    Countries eligible for a Working Holiday 417 visa have no quota restrictions. Therefore, these countries can apply at any time of the year.