Working holiday visas / Subclass 462

What basic eligibility rules apply to a subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa?

Working holiday visas Subclass 462
Short answer

Subclass 462 eligibility can involve passport country, age, genuine visitor, funds and dependent-child rules.

The applicant must hold an eligible passport and meet the age requirement that applies to the relevant passport country. The applicant must also satisfy genuine visitor expectations and have enough money for the stay and onward travel.

Dependent children are relevant to eligibility. The applicant should not assume a child can accompany them on a Work and Holiday visa pathway.

Last checked and reviewed 27 August 2026.