⚠️ Official update (from 1 July 2026): the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) fee is now AUD 840. That is the Australian Government fee — we do not charge it.
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🇺🇸 → 🇦🇺 Work and Holiday · subclass 462

Go to Australia and start your life from day 1

Airport pickup, first housing, SIM, bank, TFN, an Australian-style resume and a real job plan — with dedicated support. Don't arrive alone: arrive settled.

✈️ Airport pickup🏠 First housing📄 TFN & bank💼 Job-search plan🗣️ Dedicated support
Work & travel Australia

Up to 12 months, full work rights

The Work and Holiday (462) lets young Americans travel and work in Australia for up to a year. There is a yearly cap for the USA — so it pays to have everything ready and apply early.

  • Age: 18–30 (inclusive) at the time you apply
  • Stay: up to 12 months (a 2nd/3rd year is possible)
  • Work: full work rights; up to 6 months per employer

General information — verify on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.

How it works

You lodge your visa. We get you settled.

We don't charge for the visa — we show you how to lodge it yourself, for free. What we sell is the hard part: arriving, settling in and working.

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Apply for your 462 (free)

A free, step-by-step guide to lodge your own 462 with the Australian Government: eligibility, documents, fee and ImmiAccount. No middleman, no markup.

See the step-by-step →
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Arrive and start working

Airport pickup, scam-free housing, TFN, bank, SIM, an Australian resume, insurance and a job plan — with dedicated support. This is where we really help.

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Do you qualify for the 462?

The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) lets young people travel and work in Australia. Quick check for US passport holders:

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18–30 years old
inclusive, at the time you apply
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US passport + cap open
the USA has a limited number of places per year
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Education
tertiary qualification or ≥2 years of undergraduate study
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~AUD 5,000 in funds
English is met by your US nationality

You lodge the visa yourself with the Department of Home Affairs (we are not a migration agent). The fee is about AUD 840, and you can work up to 6 months per employer and study up to 4 months. Official 462 page →

Your arrival, handled

What we take care of

So your first days are about the adventure, not the paperwork.

✈️Airport pickup & transfer
🏠Verified first housing
📱Australian SIM activated
🏦Bank account
📄TFN (tax file number)
📝Australian-style resume
💼Job-search plan by sector
🩺Insurance comparison
🗣️Dedicated support
🤝Community by city
🚆Transport & city guides
🛡️No scams, no stress
Choose your level

3 packs to land at your pace

Prices in USD. Secure card payment via Stripe.

WH Starter

US$149

Structure and a community, without spending much.

  • Pre-departure session + personalized checklist
  • Insurance comparison
  • City guide
  • TFN, bank, SIM & transport guides
  • Australian resume template
  • Private community (30 days)
Choose Starter →
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WH Landing

US$599

Arrive with everything sorted on day one.

  • Everything in Starter
  • Airport pickup + transfer
  • Verified first accommodation
  • SIM activation & bank help
  • Guided TFN application
  • Resume review + job-search plan
  • WhatsApp support (30 days)
Choose Landing →

WH Premium · Work & Settle

US$1,200

Total peace of mind for your first 3 months.

  • Everything in Landing
  • Help getting your health insurance
  • First accommodation (7 nights)
  • 90-day WhatsApp support
  • 2 employability sessions + LinkedIn
  • Sector job path + employer directory
  • Free session with a partner tax advisor
Choose Premium →

Got a question? Let's chat on WhatsApp first

🩺 Sort it before you fly

Your Work and Holiday does not include health insurance

In Australia, an emergency, an accident or a single day in hospital can cost you thousands of dollars out of pocket. OVHC (health cover for temporary visas) covers you for the weeks or months of your stay — and here you get it in minutes.

🔎 We don't sell a single insurer — you compare and you choose

Independent comparison: several insurers and prices in one place ✓ Pick the plan that suits you and sign up online ✓ Medical, hospital and emergency cover during your stay ✓ Pay by weeks or months — only for your time there ✓ You have no Medicare cover, so this matters
💙 Compare OVHC insurance and choose →

Compare and quote in 1 minute · no commitment · you decide

Where we support you

6 cities to land in

🌉 Sydney
☕ Melbourne
🌇 Brisbane
🏄 Gold Coast
🌅 Perth
🍇 Adelaide

Each city comes with a complete arrival guide — neighborhoods, real rents, transport card, how to find work and how to avoid scams.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is the Australia Work and Holiday (462)?
The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) lets young US citizens aged 18–30 travel and work in Australia for up to 12 months. You apply for it yourself with the Department of Home Affairs. Always confirm the current rules on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Is there an annual cap for the USA?
Yes. The 462 has a limited number of places per country each program year, granted first-come until the cap is reached. Have everything ready so you can apply as soon as you decide.
Do I need to prove English as a US citizen?
No separate test: as a national of an English-speaking country you meet the functional-English requirement by nationality. Confirm the current rules on the official site.
Do you apply for the visa for me?
No — we are an arrival and settling-in support service, not a migration agent. You lodge the 462 yourself with the Department of Home Affairs. We make your arrival easy: pickup, housing, SIM, bank, TFN, resume and job search.
How much money should I plan for?
Home Affairs asks for about AUD 5,000 in funds. Realistically, plan a buffer for your rental bond + first month's rent and living costs until your first paycheck (Sydney is the most expensive city).
Can I pay in USD?
Yes — the packs are charged in USD via Stripe. Some cards block international payments by default; you can enable that in your banking app.