Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462): photo and application guide
Young people (18-30, sometimes 35) from participating countries can work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months, extendable to 3 years.
Quick answer
35 × 45 mm photo · AUD $670 base fee · biometrics at VAC
Photo specification is the shared Home Affairs 35 × 45 mm format. Biometric capture at the VAC for most nationalities. Fee AUD $670 base fee. Processing 50% within 18 days; 90% within 1 month. Last reviewed .
Application route
| Full name | Subclass 417 Working Holiday / Subclass 462 Work and Holiday |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Young people (18-30, sometimes 35) from participating countries can work and holiday in Australia for up to 12 months, extendable to 3 years. |
| Application route | ImmiAccount online application |
| Fee | AUD $670 base fee |
| Processing time | 50% within 18 days; 90% within 1 month |
| Biometric appointment | Yes for some nationalities — at a VAC |
| Official portal | Home Affairs — Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) ↗ |
Photo specification
The Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) uses the shared Home Affairs biometric photo standard. The same photo file works for the ImmiAccount upload and the printed copy at the VAC.
| Size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 32 to 36 mm chin to crown chin to crown |
| Background | plain light grey or off-white, even illumination |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed (no smile preferred) |
| Glasses | Discouraged; remove for the shot |
| Digital file | JPEG, minimum 900 × 1200 pixels |
What to watch out for with the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462)
Subclass 417 is for UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Canada and other partner countries. Subclass 462 is for the US, China, Brazil and similar partner countries. Both share the same photo specification. The visa can be extended by 1-2 years through specified work in regional Australia.
Frequently asked questions about the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462)
What size photo do I need for a Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462)?
35 × 45 mm portrait. The Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) uses the shared Home Affairs biometric photo: head 32 to 36 mm chin to crown, plain light background, neutral expression.
How much does the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) cost?
AUD $670 base fee.
How long does the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) take to process?
50% within 18 days; 90% within 1 month.
Is biometric capture mandatory for the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462)?
Yes for some nationalities — at a VAC. The biometric capture happens at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre.
Can I use the same photo for an Australian passport later?
Yes if you become an Australian citizen and apply for an Australian passport. The DFAT passport specification (35 × 45 mm) matches the Home Affairs visa specification. The photo is interchangeable across these documents.
Other Australian visa categories
Prepare your Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) photo
Upload a portrait — Anfas.Pro applies the Home Affairs 35 × 45 mm format automatically.