The Australian Federal Government has announced placement caps for the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa program for 2023-2024. The Work and Holiday visa enables applicants ages 18 to 30 years old to have an extended 12 month holiday in Australia, whilst being able to work and fund their trip.
From 1 July 2023 until 30 June 2024, the following limits have been placed on the number of first time Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas available for applicants over the next year:
| Country | Annual Cap |
| Argentina | 3,400 |
| Austria | 500 |
| Brazil | 500 |
| Chile | 3,400 |
| China | 5,000 |
| Czech Republic | 500 |
| Ecuador | 100 |
| Greece | 500 |
| Hungary | 500 |
| Indonesia | 4,612 |
| Israel | 2,500 |
| Luxembourg | 100 |
| Malaysia | 1,100 |
| Mongolia | 100 |
| Papua New Guinea | 100 |
| Peru | 1,500 |
| Poland | 1,500 |
| Portugal | 500 |
| San Marino | 100 |
| Singapore | 2,500 |
| Slovak Republic | 1,000 |
| Slovenia | 200 |
| Spain | 3,400 |
| Switzerland | 200 |
| Thailand | 2,000 |
| Türkiye | 100 |
| Uruguay | 200 |
| Vietnam | 1,500 |
It is noted that once the visa cap has been filled, no more applications for first time Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas will be accepted from applicants of the above countries until the program reopens on 1 July 2024.
For assistance in applying for a Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, please contact us at info@hartmanimmigration.com.au.
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