Update - September 13, 2024: The
Australian government announced that the visa pre-application
(ballot) process for nationals of Mainland China, Vietnam, and
India under the Work and Holiday subclass 462 visa program will
commence on September 16, 2024, and there will be separate ballot
processes for each country. Specifically, Indian nationals must
hold a valid Indian passport and provide proof of completing at
least two years of post-secondary study to be eligible. They are
also exempt from providing evidence of support from a foreign
government, a mandatory requirement for those who have not
previously been to Australia under Subclass 462.
Update – July 8, 2024: Effective
July 1, 2024, Filipino nationals can also apply for the Work and
Holiday program. Interested applicants must be between 18 and 30
years of age, possess a valid passport, meet the financial
requirements and should either hold tertiary qualifications
(degree, graduate certificate or diploma from a
