Is it one of your wishes to pack your bags and take a quick trip to Australia? If so, you might as well see if you can meet the application conditions below.
1. Aged between 18 and 30 years old (less than 31 years old as of the time of application submission);
2. Have a higher education degree, or have received at least two years of higher education (including college degree);
3. Language test The score should reach IELTS 4.5 or equivalent;
4. Have sufficient financial support (about 5,000 Australian dollars);
5. Have no record of holding a 417 visa to Australia;
6. Hold a valid Chinese passport.
If you meet all the above conditions, congratulations, you can consider applying for Australia's working holiday 462 visa, so you can travel around Australia while working to earn travel expenses.
462 visa holders can stay in Australia for 12 months and have the right to work in Australia during this period. You can also study short-term courses in Australia, lasting no more than 4 months.
Currently, the annual application quota for the 462 visa for Chinese citizens is 5,000. In the past, Australia’s working holiday 462 visa required people to work hard to get a quota. This year, the application rules have changed.
Applicants need to first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) application. If the EOI is selected, the Australian Immigration Service will send the applicant an invitation to submit a 462 visa application. Only applicants who receive an invitation can finally apply for a visa.
According to the latest announcement from the Immigration Bureau’s official website, the EOI application period for the 462 visa will be open until May 16, 2022.
It is precisely because of the changes in this year’s 462 application that many friends are not very familiar with the new policies and have various questions. Below is a summary of some of the most frequently asked questions about the 462 visa for your reference.
Q: How long is the validity period of the EOI submitted?
A: EOI will be retained in the application pool until June 2023. Since only one EOI can be accepted per person, do not submit repeated EOI applications before June 2023.
Q: What is the application fee for the 462 visa?
A: The current 462 visa application fee is 495 Australian dollars. Australia will introduce a visa application fee adjustment policy in July every year, and the application fee for the 462 visa may increase by then.
Q: Do I need to attend an interview when applying for the Working Holiday 462 visa?
A: You do not need to attend an interview to apply for the 462 visa. However, the visa officer may contact you and ask for supplementary materials.
Q: How long is the 462 visa valid?
A: This visa is valid for one year starting from the date of entry into Australia.
