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Working Holiday Australia for Argentines (2026): requirements, quota and status

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Australia is not accepting new applications for Argentina passport holders. Verified on October 1, 2026. Get an alert when applications reopen.

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The Working holiday rules for Argentina passport holders in Australia list a stay of up to 12 months. Verified against Australian Department of Home Affairs on 2026-10-01.

Age
18–30 years

Source for Age

You must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) when you apply.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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Stay
Up to 12 months

Source for Stay

The visa’s period of stay starts on the date you enter Australia. Once you have entered you can: stay in Australia for up to 12 months
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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Annual quota
3,400 places

Source for Annual quota

First Work and Holiday visa application cap status​ Partner country Status of application cap ​Annual grant cap Argentina ​ ​​paused ​3,400
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country caps

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Application fee
AUD 840

Source for Application fee

Cost AUD840.00 (unless exempt)
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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After the visa: first 30 days in Australia

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Australia · Working holiday AU-417

Best option: use your Italian passport

The AU-462 for Argentina is paused. The AU-417 has no annual cap. The AU-417 accepts applicants through age 35. The AU-417 has no English requirement. The AU-417 has no education requirement.
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Age
18–35 years

Source for Age

At the time of application, you must be within the eligible age limit for your passport country: Belgium – 18 to 30 years Canada – 18 to 35 years Republic of Cyprus - 18 to 35 years Denmark - 18 to 35 years Estonia - 18 to 30 years Finland - 18 to 35 years France - 18 to 35 years Germany - 18 to 35 years Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China - 18 to 30 years Republic of Ireland - 18 to 35 years Italy - 18 to 35 years
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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Stay
Up to 12 months

Source for Stay

Stay 12 months
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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Annual quota
No annual cap

Source for Annual quota

Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa places are not capped.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process

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Application fee
AUD 840

Source for Application fee

Cost AUD840.00
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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Selection method
Apply without a ballot

Source for Selection method

Visa ballot does not apply to Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa applicants Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa places are not capped. There is no need to introduce a visa ballot to manage Working Holiday visa application lodgements.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process

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Why this passport?
Application status
Argentina: Paused

Source for Application status

Argentina ​ ​​paused ​3,400
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country caps

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Annual quota
Italy: No annual cap

Source for Annual quota

Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa places are not capped.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/latest-news/new-work-and-holiday-subclass-462-visa-pre-application-process

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Argentina: 3,400 places

Source for Annual quota

First Work and Holiday visa application cap status​ Partner country Status of application cap ​Annual grant cap Argentina ​ ​​paused ​3,400
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country caps

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Maximum age
Italy: 35 years when applying

Source for Maximum age

At the time of application, you must be within the eligible age limit for your passport country: Belgium – 18 to 30 years Canada – 18 to 35 years Republic of Cyprus - 18 to 35 years Denmark - 18 to 35 years Estonia - 18 to 30 years Finland - 18 to 35 years France - 18 to 35 years Germany - 18 to 35 years Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China - 18 to 30 years Republic of Ireland - 18 to 35 years Italy - 18 to 35 years
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visa

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Argentina: 30 years when applying

Source for Maximum age

You must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) when you apply.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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English language requirement
Italy: This visa has no minimum English language requirement.

Source for English language requirement

The Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa has additional visa criteria that must be satisfied by visa applicants compared to the Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa. This includes a minimum level of English language ability and educational qualifications.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/files/administration-immigration-programs-16th-edition.pdf

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Argentina: You must have at least functional English. An approved test is one accepted way to demonstrate it; qualifying citizenship and education may also satisfy it.

Source for English language requirement

You must have at least Functional English. You have Functional English if you meet one of the following: you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by Israel and have successfully completed an English Bagrut exam in the level of 3 study units you have studied for a certain period at a particular educational institution where all instruction was in English you have completed a relevant approved English language test or assessment*.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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Education requirement
Italy: This visa has no education qualification requirement.

Source for Education requirement

The Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa has additional visa criteria that must be satisfied by visa applicants compared to the Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa. This includes a minimum level of English language ability and educational qualifications.
Australian Department of Home Affairs — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/programs-subsite/files/administration-immigration-programs-16th-edition.pdf

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Argentina: You must have a tertiary qualification from a university, college or training centre, or have completed two years of undergraduate university study.

Source for Education requirement

Country of passport Education requirements Argentina Austria China Czech Republic Ecuador Greece Hungary Indonesia Luxembourg Mongolia Papua New Guinea (PNG) Peru Poland Portugal San Marino Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia Spain Türkiye Uruguay Vietnam You must: have a tertiary qualification from a university, college or training centre, or have completed 2 years of undergraduate university study
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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    Alternative passport: Argentina

    Working holiday AU-462

    Applications are not currently available for this route.

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    Visa application fee

    Source for Application fee

    Cost AUD840.00 (unless exempt)
    Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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    Approx. ARS 905,729

    Approx. USD 591

    Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA)

    Daily reference rates dated 2026-10-30. European Central Bank

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    Are applications open?

    Paused. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

    Source for Application status

    Argentina ​ ​​paused ​3,400
    Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country caps

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    How many places are available?

    3,400 places. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

    Source for Annual quota

    First Work and Holiday visa application cap status​ Partner country Status of application cap ​Annual grant cap Argentina ​ ​​paused ​3,400
    Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country caps

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    How long is the initial stay?

    Up to 12 months. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

    Source for Stay

    The visa’s period of stay starts on the date you enter Australia. Once you have entered you can: stay in Australia for up to 12 months
    Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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    What is the application fee?

    AUD 840. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

    Source for Application fee

    Cost AUD840.00 (unless exempt)
    Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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    What ages can apply?

    18–30 years. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

    Source for Age

    You must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) when you apply.
    Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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    Do I need to prove my English level?

    You must have at least functional English. An approved test is one accepted way to demonstrate it; qualifying citizenship and education may also satisfy it.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

    Source for English language requirement

    You must have at least Functional English. You have Functional English if you meet one of the following: you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by Israel and have successfully completed an English Bagrut exam in the level of 3 study units you have studied for a certain period at a particular educational institution where all instruction was in English you have completed a relevant approved English language test or assessment*.
    Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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    Do I need a government support letter?

    You do not need a government support letter.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

    Source for Government support letter

    You do not need to provide a letter of support from your government if you are from: Austria Argentina
    Australian Department of Home Affairs — Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) — First Work and Holiday visa

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    What education do I need?

    You must have a tertiary qualification from a university, college or training centre, or have completed two years of undergraduate university study.. Verified on 2026-10-01 against Australian Department of Home Affairs.

    Source for Education requirement

    Country of passport Education requirements Argentina Austria China Czech Republic Ecuador Greece Hungary Indonesia Luxembourg Mongolia Papua New Guinea (PNG) Peru Poland Portugal San Marino Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia Spain Türkiye Uruguay Vietnam You must: have a tertiary qualification from a university, college or training centre, or have completed 2 years of undergraduate university study
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    Last change on October 2, 2026

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      • Verified evidence added: Annual places
      • Verified evidence added: Education requirement
      • Verified evidence added: English language requirement
      • Verified evidence added: Government support letter
      • Verified evidence added: Application status
      • Verified evidence added: Maximum age
      • Verified evidence added: Minimum age
      • Verified evidence added: Application fee
      • Verified evidence added: Initial stay
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