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Australia Working Holiday for Uruguayans (2026)

Plan your Working Holiday visa application for Australia: review Uruguay’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.

Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

Australia at a glance

Age when applying
18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: AU462
Annual quota
1,500 per yearLearn moreReferences: UYD-AU-CAP
Application dates
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-AU-CAP
Language requirement
Functional English with evidenceLearn moreReferences: AU462
Length of stay
Up to 12 months from entryLearn moreReferences: AUABOUT
Visa fee
AUD 840Learn moreReferences: AUABOUT
Funds for your stay
Minimum AUD 5,000Learn moreReferences: AU462 UYAU2
Passport and nationality
Uruguayan passportLearn moreReferences: AU462

Source research for Uruguayan citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.

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Working Holiday in Australia for Uruguayans (2026)

Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.

Step 1

Check requirements and prepare your language skills

Age when applying

18–30 years

Check your age on the application date.

References: AU462

Passport and nationality

Uruguayan passport

Apply using the passport you will travel with.

References: AU462

Language requirement

Functional English with evidence

Accepted test or English-medium education under Home Affairs rules; self-assessment is insufficient.

References: AU462

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Documents and previous participation

Education requirement

Prepare a tertiary qualification or two successful university years and functional English. The old checklist still requests a letter; MRREE confirms it ceased to be required for Uruguay on 1 July 2022. Do not transfer Ecuador’s requirement.

References: AU462 UYD-AU-LEGACY UYD-AU-MRREE

Separate maintenance and departure

The old checklist requires AUD 5,000 plus departure, estimated there at AUD 1,200; check current costs without treating the estimate as a fixed price.

References: UYD-AU-LEGACY

Avoid the obsolete letter

Uruguay’s removal is documented; retain the old checklist disagreement instead of requesting another passport’s letter.

References: UYD-AU-MRREE UYD-AU-LEGACY

Language courses · commercial service

Prepare your language skills before travelling.

Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.

Step 2

Apply for the Working Holiday visa

Annual quota

1,500 per year

Home Affairs lists an annual cap of 1,500 first visas for Uruguay; this does not show remaining places.

References: UYD-AU-CAP

Application dates

Home Affairs’ filing cycle begins on 2 July, Australian Eastern Standard Time. No exact hour is published here and portal acceptance is not promised.

References: UYD-AU-CAP

Visa fee

AUD 840

The proposal records AUD 840 from a first-462 reading on 16 October. The price has not been re-established today; check the current estimator before paying.

References: AUABOUT

How to prepare your application

File the first 462 through ImmiAccount outside Australia. Use Home Affairs’ current checklist rather than the old list’s obsolete letter requirement.

References: AU462 UYD-AU-LEGACY UYD-AU-MRREE

  1. Gather passport, education, English and funds or acceptable support evidence.
  2. Check the current checklist and official intake.
  3. Complete ImmiAccount and check the fee before paying.
  4. Respond to requests and await the decision outside Australia.
Read official programme instructions

We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.

Step 3

If my visa is approved

Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.

Length of stay

Up to 12 months from entry

Enter within 12 months after the visa grant.

References: AUABOUT

Step 4

Get ready for my trip

Funds for your stay

Minimum AUD 5,000

Plus flights. The embassy states this minimum; Home Affairs uses approximate initial-stay guidance.

References: AU462 UYAU2

Travel insurance

Medical insurance recommended

Home Affairs recommends it; you are responsible for healthcare costs.

References: AUABOUT

My preparation checklist

Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.

Tasks before travelling
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These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.

Step 5

Start my Working Holiday in Australia

Work conditions

Usually up to 6 months per employer

You can work throughout your stay; check official exceptions to the employer limit.

References: AUABOUT

Study during your trip

Up to 4 months (17 weeks)

You can use this time to improve English; a course does not guarantee a job or visa approval.

References: AUABOUT

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Conditions on entry to Australia

  1. Read the grant

    Check entry within twelve months and the linked passport.

    References: AUABOUT

  2. Count the stay from entry

    The proposal allows up to twelve months from first arrival, subject to granted conditions.

    References: AUABOUT

  3. Track each employer

    The usual six-month limit is per employer; check official exceptions.

    References: AUABOUT

  4. Organise health and study

    Insurance is recommended and healthcare costs are personal responsibility; study is limited to four months.

    References: AUABOUT

Your first days

  • Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
  • Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
  • If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I still need a Uruguayan letter?

Prepare a tertiary qualification or two successful university years and functional English. The old checklist still requests a letter; MRREE confirms it ceased to be required for Uruguay on 1 July 2022. Do not transfer Ecuador’s requirement.

References: AU462 UYD-AU-LEGACY UYD-AU-MRREE

Do funds include departure?

Plus flights. The embassy states this minimum; Home Affairs uses approximate initial-stay guidance.

References: AU462 UYAU2

Was the fee checked today?

The proposal records AUD 840 from a first-462 reading on 16 October. The price has not been re-established today; check the current estimator before paying.

References: AUABOUT

Is the programme year the filing date?

Home Affairs’ filing cycle begins on 2 July, Australian Eastern Standard Time. No exact hour is published here and portal acceptance is not promised.

References: UYD-AU-CAP

Can I work throughout the year?

You can work throughout your stay; check official exceptions to the employer limit.

References: AUABOUT

How long can I study?

You can use this time to improve English; a course does not guarantee a job or visa approval.

References: AUABOUT

Authorities and guidance

Official contacts for preparing your trip

Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.

Official sources

Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.

Source research recorded on 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  1. Home Affairs - primera Work and Holiday 462

    Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  2. Home Affairs - estancia, trabajo, estudio y costo

    Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  3. Embajada australiana - checklist Uruguay

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  4. Official AU authority · Uruguay research

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  5. Official AU authority · Uruguay research

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  6. Official AU authority · Uruguay research

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