The table below has the differences between Work and Holiday visa and Working Holiday visa:
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Factors |
Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) |
Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) |
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Age |
18-30 years |
18-35 years |
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Which countries can apply? |
India, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, and Indonesia |
Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and the UK |
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Eligibility criteria |
Must be 18-30 years of age |
Must be between 18-30 years |
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Have a valid passport of any of the participating countries |
Have a valid passport of any of the participating countries |
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Have the intention to holiday in Australia |
Must apply for the Subclass 417 visa from outside Australia |
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Have at least AUD 5,000 worth of funds |
Be proficient in functional English |
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Have a valid medical insurance |
Have not previously applied for a Subclass 417 or Subclass 462 visa |
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Submit proof of English language proficiency depending on your country |
Have medical insurance |
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Processing fee |
AUD 650 |
AUD 510 |
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Processing time |
1-5 months |
1-22 days |