Australia’s Working Holiday Visa program is designed for young adults who want to travel around Australia while taking up short-term jobs to support their stay.
There are two main visa options under this program:

Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462): This visa is available to citizens of certain eligible countries across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and others (including the USA and Canada).

Eligibility requirements include:

• Being 18 to 30 years old
• Holding a passport from an eligible country
• Meeting English language, health, and character requirements

Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417): This visa is offered to citizens of countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and several parts of Europe and Asia.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Being 18 to 30 years old
• Holding a passport from an eligible 417-country
• Meeting English, health, and character requirements

What both visas allow you to do With either the 462 or 417 visa, holders can:

• Stay in Australia for up to 12 months
• Work temporarily to fund their travels
• Study for a short period
• Travel in and out of Australia multiple times during the visa period

Important Note: These visas are aimed at cultural exchange and travel, not long-term or permanent employment. They allow casual or short-term work only and are not intended as a pathway to permanent residency.

Note: Visa requirements and eligibility criteria can change over time. It is recommended to seek guidance from a registered migration agent to stay updated. You may also refer to the official Department of Home Affairs website https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas for the most current details on these visas.

At Randhawa Immigration, our registered migration agent can provide up-to-date information on these employer-sponsored visas and guide you through the entire application process.

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