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.
Official sources
- Paused
Source for Application status
Argentina paused 3,400
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country capsSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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-processSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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
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- 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.pdfSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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.pdfSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- Stay
- Up to 12 months
Source for Stay
Stay 12 months
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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-processSelect the same information icon to close.
- Application fee
- AUD 840
Source for Application fee
Cost AUD840.00
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) — First Working Holiday visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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-processSelect the same information icon to close.
Check the remaining conditions before applying.
Why this passport?
- Application status
- Argentina: Paused
Source for Application status
Argentina paused 3,400
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country capsSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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-processSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 capsSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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.pdfSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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.pdfSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
Alternative passport: Argentina
Working holiday AU-462
Applications are not currently available for this route.
- Paused
Source for Application status
Argentina paused 3,400
Australian Department of Home Affairs — Status of country capsSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 capsSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- You do not need a government support letter.
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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
- 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 visaSelect the same information icon to close.
