Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) vs Working Holiday Maker (subclass 417)

If you're choosing between these two Australian working holiday visas, your nationality is the deciding factor. Both offer the same duration, cost, and age range, but serve completely different eligible countries. Figure out which list you're on, and your choice is made.

1. 01

   Your nationality

   Pick 462

   Pick 462 if you're from the US, India, China, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Southeast Asia, or Middle East.

   Pick WHM 417

   Pick 417 if you're from the UK, EU, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Commonwealth nations.

2. 02

   Language test requirement

   Pick 462

   Pick 462 only if you're prepared to take and pass a language test as part of the visa process.

   Pick WHM 417

   Pick 417 if you want to skip language testing entirely during your application.

3. 03

   Education requirement

   Pick 462

   Pick 462 if you have no formal education requirements to meet.

   Pick WHM 417

   Pick 417 if you have at least a high school diploma or equivalent qualification.

4. 04

   Application cost

   Pick 462

   Pick 462 if you prefer a slightly lower fee at $420 USD.

   Pick WHM 417

   Pick 417 if you want the standard option (costs $495 USD).