Australia Work and Holiday Visa Ballots Open for Citizens of China, India and Vietnam

The Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) introduced a pre-application process (visa ballot) as part of the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program for the following high-demand Work and Holiday (subclass 462) Visa countries:

China
India
Vietnam

What is the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Pre-Application Ballot Program?

This ballot system is designed to ensure a fair, efficient, and transparent method to randomly select applicants from countries where demand exceeds the available places in the program. The registration fee is AUD 25. Applicants must still meet all the standard eligibility requirements for the subclass 462 visa to be granted entry into Australia.

When does the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Program Commence?

The Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program is open for registration for applicants from China, India and Vietnam for the first Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa on 1 October 2024.

How do I register for the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Program?

To register for your country's ballot you must:

Have an ImmiAccount
Be aged 18 to 30 (inclusive) at the time of registration.
Holds a valid passport from an eligible participating country
Have a valid national identity card from an eligible country (this is the PAN card for Indian passport holders)
Vietnamese passport holders must register using a 12-digit national ID card, as the old 9-digit card is not accepted
Pay AUD 25 registration fee

You can be in or outside Australia when you register. If you are selected, you can only apply for a first Work and Holiday visa from outside Australia.

When is the Ballot Selection Period?

Throughout the 2024-25 program year, the Department will conduct random selections from registered applicants. Those who are chosen will receive an email notification with instructions on how to apply for a first Work and Holiday visa online. Below is the selection period as of to date:

Australia Work and Holiday Visa Ballots for Citizens of China, India and Vietnam Selection Period

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help

If you are a citizen of the participating countries and would like to have a visa pathway in Australia, contact our Accredited Specialist(s) in Immigration Law with our team of immigration lawyers and migration agents at Agape Henry Crux. We specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.

We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.

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