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ARTICLE · 27 JANUARY 2022

Working Holiday Maker Application Refunds And Graduate Visa Updates 

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Refunds have been offered to certain Working Holiday Maker visa holders who paid a Visa Application Charge.

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Key Points 

  • Refunds have been offered to certain Working Holiday Maker visa holders who paid a Visa Application Charge 
  • Extension of the validity period for the Temporary Graduate visa 

Overview 

As of 19 Jan. 2022, the government of Australia will issue Visa Application Charge (VAC) refunds to Working Holiday Maker (subclass 462 and 417) pass holders who are outside of the country or traveling between 19 Jan. 2022 and 19 April 2022 and cannot enter Australia. The government will release an online application form in the coming weeks. For additional information on refunds, click here. 

On 18 Feb. 2022, the government of Australia will also extend the validity of the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa for some holders until 30 Sept. 2022. This extension will apply to individuals who have been affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions with expired Temporary Gradate visas. Eligible visa holders will receive a notification

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