Introduction to Work and Holiday Visa 462
Visa Subclass 462 is a type of Australian Working Holiday. This Visa is for young people who wants to have an extended holiday in Australia and also want to work at the same time.
Working Holiday Visa 462 allows you to do-
1. Study and Work in Australia
2. Stay in Australia for up to 1 year.
3. You can apply for next streams, if eligible.
Who can apply for Visa Subclass 462?
To apply for visa subclass 462, you have to fulfill certain eligibility criteria. Check out below points to see your eligibility.
1. You need to be between 18 to 30 years of age.
2. You must be outside Australia when applying.
3. You must hold a passport from eligible country.
4. You must not be accompanied by dependent children.
5. You need to have health and character certificates per Australian government policy.
6. You must meet education requirement.
7. You must have proof of functional English.
8. Must not have had canceled or refused visa in past.
How is Visa 462 different from Visa 417?
Both visas are same in all the ways but still there are certain requirements that creates difference between these two visas. Here I am writing down how visa 462 is different from subclass 417.
1. Unlike the Visa subclass 417, Visa 462 requires specific educational qualification.
2. Subclass 462 visa requires proof of functional English (with the exception of American citizens), while 417 visa does not.
3. Both Visas have different eligible countries. Like Visa subclass 462 allows applicants from Argentina, Austria, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, Uruguay or Vietnam and visa subclass 417 allows applicants from Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan or the United Kingdom.
4. 462 visa requires a letter of support from your government of origin (unless you’re from the U.S.), while 417 visa does not.
5. Visa 462 holders are not eligible to apply for a second-year working holiday visa, while visa 417 holders can apply for second year working holiday visa.
Hope my article will help you to understand what is Working Holiday Visa 462 and the difference between these two visas.
If you still have any doubts/questions regarding this visa subclass 462 then you can mention in comments.
