🇦🇺 How much does it cost to get the Australia Working Holiday Visa

Volare Editorial | August 26, 2026

One of the most frequently asked questions when starting the project of migrating to Oceania is exactly how much money is needed to achieve it. Planning your budget is vital, as the Australian immigration process is one of the most expensive in the world, and a miscalculation can leave your application halfway.

It is fundamental to understand that your budget is divided into two major blocks: the non-refundable administrative expenses (what you must pay to apply) and the proof of funds (the money you must have in your bank account, but which remains yours). Below, we break down every cent in multiple currencies so you can plan with precision.

Summary Board: Administrative Expenses (The real cost)

These are the management and requirement expenses that you will definitely have to pay before and during your application through your ImmiAccount. The figures in USD and EUR are estimated conversions (as of August 2026) that may fluctuate slightly depending on the currency market.

Expense Concept	Official Cost (AUD)	Estimated in USD	Estimated in EUR
🛂 Visa Fee (Sub 462/417)	$840 AUD	~$545 USD	~$505 EUR
🗣️ English Exam (PTE or IELTS)	~$400 AUD	~$250 USD	~$230 EUR
🩺 Medical Exams (HAP ID)	~$300 AUD	~$200 USD	~$180 EUR
📑 Certified Translations	~$80 AUD	~$50 USD	~$45 EUR
Estimated Total Investment	$1,620 AUD	~$1,045 USD	~$960 EUR

Summary Board: Exemptions by Nationality

Not all nationalities pay the full table above. The Australian government requires different conditions depending on whether you apply for Subclass 417 or 462. Check this board to find out if your passport saves you money:

Concept to Pay	Exempt Passports (Estimated Savings)	Passports Required to Pay
English Exam	Sub 417 (Italy, France, Germany, etc.) and US, UK, Canadian passports. (You save ~$250 USD)	Sub 462 (All Latin America and Spain). Mandatory to apply.
Medical Exams	"Low Risk" countries (e.g., Spain, Italy) that have not traveled to risk areas recently. (You save ~$200 USD)	"High Risk" countries for tuberculosis (The vast majority of Latin America and Asia).
Translations	Sub 417 (By not requiring proof of university studies, the expense is zero). (You save ~$50 USD)	Sub 462 (Required to translate diplomas and academic transcripts into English).

Step-by-step breakdown of payments

So that you do not have to disburse all the money at once, this is how the expenses are distributed in the timeline of your process:

Phase 1: Preparation (English and Translations) If your passport requires it, before even creating your immigration profile you must pass your English exam (such as the PTE Academic). This is paid in your local country's currency at the time of booking the appointment. Likewise, if your bank certificates or degree diplomas are in Spanish, you must pay a certified public translator to translate them into English.

Phase 2: The Visa Payment At the end of filling out your form on the official Australian government platform, the system will ask you to pay the official fee of $840 AUD (this payment is universal for all countries). Keep in mind that if you pay with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Amex), the Home Affairs system applies an international transaction surcharge of approximately 1.4%, adding an extra $12 AUD to the final cost.

Phase 3: Medical Exams (Post-payment) If the system determines that you need health checks (due to your nationality or travel history), it will generate your HAP ID code once you pay for the visa. With this code, you must go to an approved clinic (Panel Physicians) and pay them directly for your chest x-ray and physical exam.

Summary Board: Proof of Funds (Your Capital)

Unlike the previous expenses that you pay to third parties, this money is your backup capital. The Australian government requires you to demonstrate that you possess it in your bank account to ensure you will not be a burden on the State upon arrival. This requirement applies to all nationalities of both subclasses (417 and 462).

Solvency Concept	Requirement in AUD	Estimated in USD	Estimated in EUR
Initial Maintenance	$5,000 AUD	~$3,250 USD	~$3,000 EUR
Outward Flights	$1,800 AUD	~$1,170 USD	~$1,080 EUR
Total to show in account	$6,800 AUD	~$4,420 USD	~$4,080 EUR

Volare Golden Tip: Never present the exact amount adjusted to the cent. Currency exchange fluctuations can cause your dollars or euros to be worth less in AUD on the day the officer reviews your case, leading to your Working Holiday Visa being rejected for insufficient funds. Always add an additional 10% to the total required.

Complete Volare Guide

Knowing exactly how much money you need is the foundation of a successful immigration project. To learn how to demonstrate these funds correctly, how to translate your documents, and to review the step-by-step payment process on the official platform, we invite you to study our Official Australia Working Holiday Visa Guide.