Spain & Portugal are to be added to the list of countries eligible for the Australian 'Work and Holiday' (subclass 462) visa

Spain and Portugal are also added to the list of countries for Work and Holiday visa arrangements.

This visa allows you to:

• stay in Australia for up to 12 months
• work in Australia for up to six months with each employer
• study for up to four months
• leave and re-enter Australia any number of times while the visa is valid.

You might be able to get this visa if you:

• are at least 18 but have not turned 31 years of age at the time you lodge your application
• will not be with a dependent child while you are in Australia
• have enough money to support yourself on a working holiday (about AUD 5000)
• have enough money to buy a return or onward travel ticket at the end of your stay
• have not previously entered Australia on a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417)
• have functional English
• have a letter of support from your government (except applicants from the USA)
• meet character and health requirements
• are a genuine visitor.

Eligible countries

You can apply for this visa if you hold a passport from:

• Spain (new)
• Portugal (new)
• Argentina
• Bangladesh
• Chile
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Poland
• Thailand
• Turkey
• United States of America
• Uruguay.