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

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

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The Working holiday rules for Ecuador 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
100 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 Austria ​Open ​ 500​ Brazil​ ​​paused​​​ ​​ ​500 Chile ​Open ​ 3,400 China CHECK BALLOT STATUS ​ ​​​5,000 Czechia​ ​Open ​ 500 Ecuador ​​paused ​ 100
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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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. USD 591

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

Ecuador ​​paused ​ 100
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country caps

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How many places are available?

100 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 Austria ​Open ​ 500​ Brazil​ ​​paused​​​ ​​ ​500 Chile ​Open ​ 3,400 China CHECK BALLOT STATUS ​ ​​​5,000 Czechia​ ​Open ​ 500 Ecuador ​​paused ​ 100
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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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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 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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Last change on October 2, 2026

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    • Evidence updated: Annual places
    • Verified evidence added: Application status
    • Verified evidence added: Maximum age
    • Verified evidence added: Minimum age
    • Verified evidence added: Annual places
    • Verified evidence added: Application fee
    • Verified evidence added: Initial stay
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