Australia Work and Holiday Visa Subclass (462) Extension
(2nd Year)

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Why use a registered agent?

As a Registered Migration Agent Declan Clune (MARN 1001083) and the team are required to adhere to the regulations set out by the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) in its Code of Conduct. The Code is intended to regulate the conduct of Australian migration agents and a full copy of the Code of Conduct is available here.

Extend Your Stay With Visa First!

If you've been in Australia on a Work and Holiday Visa subclass (462) and would like to stay for another year, Visa First can organise a Second Year Australian Work and Holiday Visa for you. This will allow you to enjoy Australia for another 12 months, extending your stay to 24 months and it can be applied for from in or outside of Australia. Call now on 866 772 9245 or register online for a callback to start your application! Our team will send you all the forms you need and start processing your Oz Visa immediately. Alternatively, see more information, work requirements and other details & more faq's.

Northern Australia Work Requirement for Your 2nd Year

The Australian Work and Holiday Visa subclass (462) extension (2nd year) is available to people who have completed three months specified paid work undertaken after 18 November 2016 in regional Australia while on their first year Work and Holiday visa. Regional Australia is defined by specific postcodes. You should check the postcode list before starting specified work to ensure it is in an eligible area.

How to Get a Second Year Australian Visa?

  • You have to be between 18 and 30 (inclusive) years old.
  • You have complied with all the conditions on your first Work and Holiday visa.
  • You have not previously held more than one Work and Holiday visa
  • You have completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work in Northern Australia while on your first Work and Holiday.
  • You have not yet turned 31 years of age.
  • You can provide evidence of this specified work. Download the Employment Verification Form 1464 here. This must be completed by all the employers you have done seasonal work for during your first 12 months in Oz.

Please note that if you have previously applied for, or attempted to apply for, a 2nd Australian Work and Holiday visa subclass (462), you need to tell us when submitting your application.

Second Year Visa Cost

  • US residents: USD 525
  • Australia residents: AUD 665

The processing time is between 3 working days to 3 weeks after your documents are with the embassy. If you are in Australia and your 1st year visa is about to expire - when we submit your extension application you will be granted a bridging visa until your application is assessed.

Choose the Reliable Migration Agency

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With over 10 years of experience in visa processing, Visa First will make sure your application meets all requirements, thus maximising your chances of success. Our in-house migration agent (number 1001083 issued to Declan Clune by the Migration Agents Registration Authority) is a guarantee a strict code of conduct will be followed when processing your application.

Why Choose Visa First

  • Free assessment over the phone or online.
  • Your application won't be lodged unless it meets the immigration requirements, thus we will save you money in case you are not eligible for the visa.
  • You get over 10 years of visa processing experience on your side.
  • Your application will be represented by a trusted Australian agent.
  • Our dedicated customer support team is available for help before, during, and after your application. You have direct access to visa specialists who process over 50,000 visa inquiries a year.
  • Benefit from our complete Australian pack - Bank Account, Tax File number, SuperAnnuation account, SIM card, work courses - RSA, RGA, white card, language/university courses, airport pickup, job assistance, temporary accommodation, internet access, mail forwarding service. View all services.

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Neil and Mary

Hi Antonia, I just want to take a moment to thank you for all the help you've given me and Mary, we received our visas today. I was expecting to wait another 2 weeks, but after 1 week we've received them. You've been very helpful throughout this whole process, I will definitely be recommending you to whoever I might meet that needs a visa. Thanks again Neil and Mary

Kayleigh Cox

This just made my day! My week! MY YEAR! Thank You so much for getting back to me. You have all been great and appreciate all the hard work you have done to help me get this Visa. Thank You again

Lisa Marie

Thank you for checking in and thanks to all in Visa First for all your help for my initial move to Sunny Australia in 2014. Have recommended you to all my friends planning to do the same. Thanks again, Lisa-Marie

Dermot Curren

George I would just like to thank you and your team for everything you guys have done for me and Alana. You have made our dream of returning to Australia possible and for that we are so grateful. You have changed our lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you a million times over for all your hard work and time you guys put in to helping us to make our dreams come true. Peace and love and happiness to you and yours. Take care George! Over and out my friend. Australia here we come...

Michael Espana-McCartney

Dear Karen, Thank-you for all your help. We have received the documents and all the information is correct. We have both been really happy with the speed and service that we have received from both yourself and the Visafirst team, and will definitely be back in contact with any future travel / visa needs. Thanks again, have a great week, Michael Espana-McCartney

James and family

Dear Rita, It is our son Joshua's 9th birthday today, we couldn't of wished for a better present then the news of our Visa granted this morning. Myself and my family would like to say a very big thank you for all your help over the past few years to help start our new life in Australia. All the very best James and family.

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