Working Holiday Visa
Working Holiday Visa
Visa Cost
AUD 670
Processing Time
About 21 days (50%) / 62 days (90%)
Eligibility
- Aged between 18 and 30
- Hold a Chinese passport
- Have completed at least two years of university study or hold a university qualification
- IELTS overall 4.5 or equivalent
- Have sufficient funds (about AUD 5,000)
- No accompanying children
- Meet health and character requirements
Key Information
Validity / Stay / Residence
12 months from first entry, with multiple entries; completing 3 months (88 days) of compliant specified work allows a second visa, and completing 6 months on the second allows a third.
Eligible Dependants
Dependent children cannot accompany you; each applicant must hold this visa individually.
PR / Permanent Residence Pathway
This visa has no direct PR channel; you can apply for a second/third year 462 on completing the required specified work, or transition by moving to a student visa or applying for a skilled/employer-sponsored visa.
View provisional-to-permanent transition overview →Common Visa Conditions
Full explanations of condition codes are in the Visa Conditions Lookup
Application Steps
Check Eligibility
Check Eligibility
Confirm you meet the 462 visa requirements
- Confirm you are aged 18-30
- Confirm you meet the qualification requirement
- Confirm the English score meets the requirement
Lodge Application
Lodge Application
Lodge the visa application online
- Lodge the application in ImmiAccount
- Upload the passport, qualifications and English score
- Pay the visa fee
- Wait for the decision
Enter & Work
Enter & Work
Enter Australia and begin the working holiday
- The visa is valid for 12 months
- You may work for the same employer for up to 6 months
- You may study for up to 4 months
- Renewable for a second and third year if eligible
Required Documents
| Document Name | English Name | Required | Description | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | Passport | Valid passport | - | |
| Education Evidence | Education Evidence | Proof of current university study or graduation | - | |
| English Test | English Test | IELTS 4.5 or equivalent | - | |
| Financial Evidence | Financial Evidence | At least AUD 5,000 | - | |
| Health Examination | Health Examination | Health examination report | - |
FAQ
Can the 462 visa be renewed?
What is specified work?
What is the difference between 462 and 417?
Common Refusal Reasons
- Over the 18-30 age limit (up to 35 for some nationalities)
- Failing 462-specific entry conditions such as nationality/passport, qualifications or English
- Insufficient proof of funds (usually about AUD 5,000 is needed)
- Government correspondence or country-cap (quota) materials are incomplete, or the cap is full
- Health or character requirements not met
Can you appeal after a refusal? See the Visa Refusal & Review (ART) Guide.