Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462): summary

The 462 is for people aged 18 to 30 from countries with a Work and Holiday arrangement with Australia. Many countries have yearly caps, and India, China and Vietnam use a ballot. Holders can work in any industry, but generally for no more than 6 months with one employer.

The process in brief: Check your country's status → Register for the ballot (India, China, Vietnam) → Apply online → Wait for the decision → Holiday and work in Australia → Do specified work for another year.

Full guide above: requirements, costs, step-by-step process and FAQs, checked against official government sources.