Differences Between Work and Holiday Visa 462 and 417 in Australia: Which One is for Indonesian Citizens?
By Interlace Studies Bali
Let's Breakdown what is the different between Subclass 462 and Subclass 417
Subclass 462 – Work and Holiday Visa
Available for selected countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and several others.
Subclass 417 – Working Holiday Visa
Open to citizens from countries like the UK, Japan, Canada, and most European countries (Belgium, France, Korea, etc.).
Age Requirement
Subclass 462: 18–30 years old at time of application
Subclass 417: Also 18–30, but some nationalities (e.g., UK, Canada) can apply up to 35 years old
Additional Requirements (462: More Strict)
Subclass 462 — Stricter Requirements
Applicants must provide:
Post-secondary education at least 2 years of college or a diploma
Functional English proficiency
Government Support Letter (e.g., SDUWHV for Indonesian applicants as per 2025 last information)
Subclass 417 — Much Simple
No requirement for:
Education
Government support letter
English test
The application process is generally more straightforward.
Quota Limitations
Subclass 462: Has an annual quota per country
Example: Indonesia receives approx. 5,000 visas per year
Subclass 417: No quota for most partner countries
Application Process
Subclass 462
Apply online via ImmiAccount
Upload required documents (passport, proof of funds, SDUWHV, certificate/diploma, etc.)
Subclass 417
Similar online process
No need for government support letter or formal education proof
Visa application fee: Around AUD 840 for both subclasses.
Duration of Stay and Extensions
Both visas are valid for 12 months, with multiple entry allowed as long as the visa is active
You can extend for a 2nd and 3rd year by completing specified work in regional areas
Specified work examples:
Agriculture/farm work
Construction
Hospitality (regional)
Bushfire or flood recovery
etc.
Availability and Extension Rules
Subclass 462:
Extensions require completing the specified regional work under eligible industries and regions.
Subclass 417:
Similar rules, but more flexible for some nationalities. For example that UK citizens can get extensions without specific work requirements starting July 2024.
Quick Comparison Summary
Feature | Subclass 462 | Subclass 417 |
Eligible Countries | Asia/LatAm (incl. Indonesia) | Europe, UK, Canada, Japan, etc. |
Age Limit | 18–30 | 18–30 / up to 35 for some |
Extra Requirements | Education, English, Govt Letter | None (simpler) |
Annual Quota | Yes (e.g., 5,000 for Indonesia) | Mostly no quota |
Extension | Requires specified regional work | Same, but easier for some |
Application | Online + supporting documents | Online, more straightforward |
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