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Australia Third Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462)

15 facts quoted from the official source

This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, have a third working holiday in Australia.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age Requirementbe 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) when you apply
  • Character, security and admissibilitymeet the character requirement
  • Dependent children not allowednot be accompanied by dependent children
  • Financial means and return travelhave enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia
  • Health screeningmeet the health requirement
  • One participation only, and prior visa historynot had a visa cancelled or an application refused
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport, travel document and visa classThe official page identifies this route as subclass 462.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryhold or have previously held a second Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) in Australia
  • How and where to applyapply on your own. You can’t include family members in your application.
  • Official Rights TextYou can do any kind of work, study for up to 4 months, and travel to and from Australia as many times as you want.
  • Official source basishold or have previously held a second Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) in Australia
  • Report summaryhold or have previously held a second Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) in Australia
  • Work and study rightscompleted 6 months of specified subclass 462 work
Family

Who you can bring

children
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextAUD1,000.00checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay Text12 months
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 462 to Australia?
The official source states: This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) who currently hold, or who have held, a second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, have a third working holiday in Australia.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: have enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other youth mobility routes to Australia

6 other youth mobility routes to Australia.

First Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462)First Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417)Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) (Subclass 403)Second Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462)Second Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417)Third Working Holiday visa (Subclass 417)
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