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Would you like to travel to Australia?
Are you aged 18–30?
If so, you may be eligible for the Work and Holiday visa programme (subclass 462 for Spain and several Latin American countries).
Essential requirements - Work and holiday visa for Australia
➤ Age: between 18 and 30 years old
➤ Nationality: hold a passport from an eligible country (e.g. Argentina, Spain, Chile or Uruguay) valid for at least six months
➤ Education: you must have completed at least two years of university study, post-secondary vocational education, or hold a university degree
➤ English language proficiency: you must demonstrate a functional level of English through an official certified exam. For IELTS, an overall band score of 4.5 is required (approximately B1 level).
➤ Financial resources: you will need approximately AUD 5,000 (around €3,000) to cover your initial stay and living expenses.
➤ Previous participation: you must not have previously taken part in the programme.
FAQs - Australia Work and Holiday visa
- How long can I stay in Australia on a Work and Holiday visa?
You can stay for 12 months, with the possibility of extending for a second or third year if you complete specified work in regional areas.
- What types of work can I do?
While your visa is valid, you may work in any type of job. However, you can only work for the same employer for a maximum of six months.
- Can I study with a Work and Holiday visa?
Studying is not required, but you may study for up to four months.
- Where do I apply?
You must apply online via the official immigration website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462
- Can I enter and leave the country during the validity of my visa?
Yes, you may enter and leave Australia multiple times during the year.
- What happens if my visa expires while I am still in Australia?
You cannot remain in the country without a valid visa. The Australian Government enforces strict immigration laws, and you must leave Australia before your visa expires.
Further information
- Work and Holiday Visa Programme – Australian Embassy in Spain: https://spain.embassy.gov.au/madrcastellano/study.html
- Go Study Australia — a specialised agency that advises and assists with all required procedures.
Certify your English with us
At Certify Education & Assessment, we are an official IELTS test centre — the most widely recognised English language qualification for obtaining a Work and Holiday visa.
Certify Education is a licensed IELTS test centre operated by IDP Education, an Australian organisation that co-owns IELTS. If you enrol with IDP, you will also receive a free preparation course from Macquarie University in Australia.
