How many times can candidates apply for a Subclass 462 visa?

A foreign national can apply for a Working Holiday visa (Subclass 462 visa) for up to three times. Subclass 462 visas are for young foreign nationals (18-30 years) who want to work, study, and enjoy a holiday in Australia for 12 months. Each Subclass 462 visa permits an applicant to stay for 12 months.

 

The first Subclass 462 visa has an annual limit on the number of candidates who can apply from certain countries. For example, the Australian government recently added India to the list and allocated 1000 visa slots. However, there is no specific cap on the second and third working holiday visas.

 

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First Work and Holiday visa

Foreign nationals must be between 18 and 30 years old to apply for the First Working Holiday visa.

 

Requirements to apply for First Work and Holiday visa

• Reside outside Australia when they apply
• Have not previously entered Australia
• Valid passport
• Genuine visitor
• Proof of funds
• Must not accompany family members with them

 

Second Work and Holiday visa

To apply for the Second Working Holiday Visa, an applicant must complete the three months of specified work in a country. The three months of specified work mean a period equal to three calendar months, which is a minimum period of 88 calendar days, including weekends or equivalent rest days during their employment. To meet the three-month specified work requirement, an applicant must work for the same number of days that a full-time employee would typically work in three months.

 

The specified work is an essential criteria to apply for the Second Holiday visa; an applicant must have completed three months of work in selected sectors in Northern or regional Australia. This specified work must be completed while on the first Holiday work visa.

 

Requirements to apply for Second Work and Holiday visa

• Have complied with all the conditions of the first working holiday visa
• Not a holder of more than one Subclass 462 visa
• Have completed three months of specific work in Northern and regional Australia during the First Working Holiday visa

 

Third Work and Holiday visa

A candidate must have six months of specific work to apply for a Third work and holiday visa. Six months of specific work equals the six shortest calendar months of the year, around 179 calendar days.

 

The six months working days will consist of weekends and rest days during employment. Applicants are not bound to complete the six months of specified work at once or all with a specific employer. They can also undertake specified work for longer than the required period of six months. To meet the six-month specific work requirement, an applicant must complete the shift as a full-time employee in the role in any specified industry, typically in six months.

 

Requirements to apply for a Third Work and Holiday visa

• Holder of previous two Work and Holiday visa
• Have undertaken six months of specific work while on a Second Work and Holiday visa

 

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