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Australia Work and Holiday Visa 2025-2026

Dream of working under the Australian sun? The Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) lets Indians aged 18-30 live, work, and travel in Australia for up to 1 year – with options to extend!

For 2025-2026, Australia has introduced a lottery-style ballot system due to overwhelming demand. Only 1,000 spots are available for Indians, so preparation is key!

Key Dates for 2025-2026

EventDate
Ballot Registration Opens24 June 2025 (00:01 AEST)
Ballot Registration Closes15 July 2025 (23:59 AEST)
First Selection Draw16 July 2025
Final Selection Draw30 April 2026 (or until spots fill)

⚠️ Critical: Late or early registrations won’t be accepted!

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, you must:

  1. Be an Indian citizen (passport holder)

  2. Age 18-30 (inclusive on application date)

  3. Have ≥2 years of university education

  4. Meet English requirements (IELTS 4.5/PTE 30/TOEFL iBT 32)

  5. Show AUD $5,000 (~₹2.75L) in savings + return flight funds

  6. No prior Subclass 462/417 visas

How the Ballot System Works

Step 1: Register (24 June – 15 July 2025)

  • Create a free ImmiAccount here

  • Pay AUD 25 (non-refundable) registration fee

  • Submit basic details (no documents required yet)

Step 2: Random Selection

  • First draw: 16 July 2025

  • Subsequent draws: Monthly until April 2026

  • If selected, you’ll get an email invitation

Step 3: Visa Application

  • Submit full application within 28 days of selection

  • Pay AUD 635 visa fee

  • Provide documents:

    • Passport scan

    • Degree certificates

    • English test results

    • Bank statements

Processing Time: 4-12 weeks

Tips to Boost Your Chances

  1. Register early (spots fill fast!)

  2. Prepare documents in advance

  3. Double-check details (errors = automatic rejection)

  4. Consider regional work (boosts extension chances)

  5. Follow official channels for updates

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Missing the 3-week window (24 June – 15 July ONLY)

  2. Submitting multiple entries (leads to disqualification)

  3. Waiting until selection to prepare documents

🌏 Why This Visa Rocks

✔ Work any job (max 6 months per employer)
✔ Travel Australia freely
✔ Extend to 2nd/3rd year with regional work
✔ Pathway to skilled visas

Ready to apply? With only 1,000 spots, this visa is competitive – but life-changing for winners!

(Disclaimer: Always verify details on Home Affairs – policies may change.)

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