Visa snapshot
Work and study
- Work rights
- Any kind of work; usually max 6 months with the same employer. Tax + superannuation apply.
- Study rights
- Study up to 4 months (17 weeks)
Funds and health
- Funds required
- ~AUD 5,000 + onward fare
- Health and insurance
- Must meet health requirements. May need to undergo a medical examination
- Health and insurance details →
Extensions
- Further stay
- Available, conditions apply
Quota or ballot
- Allocation
- Cap 1,500/yr
- Ballot: Yes
Reciprocal healthcare
- Agreement in place
- No
- Private health insurance needed
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Eligibility at a glance
- Passport: This route is for Vietnamese citizens, so you must apply on a valid Vietnamese passport.
- Age: You must be aged 18 to 30 when you apply, not when you travel.
- Funds: ~AUD 5,000 + onward fare
- Health: Must meet health requirements. May need to undergo a medical examination
- Ballot: Places are allocated by ballot. Yes
Eligibility and conditions
Who can apply
Functional English (universal 462 requirement). Education: tertiary qualification (degree/diploma/graduate certificate) or 2 years undergraduate study. Pre-application ballot.
- Functional English (universal 462 requirement)
- Education: tertiary qualification (degree/diploma/graduate certificate) or 2 years undergraduate study
- Pre-application ballot
General conditions
Per-country education requirement (US: Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent); Functional English required (UK/US/CA/NZ/IE passports satisfy automatically); some countries need a letter of support (not US). China/India/Vietnam require a ballot (pre-application). Apply from outside Australia; no dependent children.
National ID card required
If Vietnam's ballot draws you, a copy of both sides of your national identity card must be attached to the visa application. Without valid card details you may not be able to register at all.
1,500 place cap
Vietnam has a 1,500 place annual grant cap for the first Work and Holiday visa, under a third of China's allocation on the same ballot process.
Extensions
Second visa extension
2nd W&H: 3 months of specified subclass 462 work.
Third visa extension
3rd W&H: 6 months of specified subclass 462 work.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Australian Government's official visa portal. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks.
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Essential setup
Banking
Open a local account soon after you arrive in Australia so you can get paid and skip foreign-card fees. Most banks let you start the application online before you land.
Mobile and connectivity
Set up a local number or eSIM in Australia for data and calls. The major networks have the widest coverage; budget MVNOs run on the same towers for less.
Your first-week checklist
The practical order of things for your first days. What to sort and where to go next.