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Australia Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)
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Pays you
Amount varies
Visa fee AUD $840 (~USD $545) paid upfront. Proof of funds required. Typical wages AUD $24–30/hr (minimum wage AUD $24.10/hr in 2026). Hospitality and farm work earns AUD $2,500–4,500/mo. Net positive over a 12-month stay by $15,000–30,000 AUD after costs.
Open-work visa for US citizens to live and work in Australia for 12 months (extendable to 3 years via regional work). Note: US citizens use subclass 462, NOT 417 — a common error in most guides. Requires tertiary education evidence (at least 2 years of university).
- Term
- 12 mo
- Where
- Australia (any region; regional work required for year 2/3 extension)
- Housing
- Not provided
- Airfare
- Not covered
- Selectivity
- Open enrollment
- Citizenship
- See eligibility
Verified 10/18/2026 · immi.homeaffairs.gov.au