Work and travel in Australia for a year.
Yes — Indian nationals aged 18–30 can apply for Australia's Work & Holiday visa (Subclass 462) through the 2026 ballot, open 4–25 June 2026. Around 1,000 places are available and entry costs AUD 25. Selection is random, so registering early does not improve your odds.
India is now part of Australia's Work and Holiday program. Eligible Indians aged 18–30 register for a once-a-year ballot for the chance to apply for a 12-month work-and-travel visa.
It's a genuine ballot — here are the real odds
We'd rather you decide with the full picture than be surprised later.
Selection is random. Paying more, registering early, or a strong profile do not improve your odds — every eligible registration has the same chance.
Being selected is not a visa. It only gives you an invitation to apply; you must still meet every requirement at the application stage.
Am I eligible?
You need to meet all of these to register. The age limit is strict — your registration expires the moment you turn 31.
A simple two-stage process
You only pay the government visa charge — and proceed to Stage 2 — if you're selected.
Register for the ballot
Submit before 25 June 2026 via ImmiAccount and wait. Selection rounds are expected to begin early July 2026 and run through 30 April 2027. Selected applicants are notified by email.
Apply for the visa
You'll have a set time to lodge a full application with documents. Meet the requirements and, once granted, the visa is valid for 12 months.
Three service options
Government fees are always separate and paid directly to Australia. Service fees are non-refundable but creditable forward.
All three options enter the same random ballot — roughly a 1-in-100 draw. A higher tier buys more help, never better odds.
Full description ↓
Confident doing it yourself? This visa doesn't require an agent, so Self-Serve gives you everything to register accurately on your own. On payment we confirm you're eligible and unlock an interactive, printable step-by-step guide through ImmiAccount — from creating your account to submitting and saving your confirmation. You lodge it; we make sure you avoid the mistakes that get entries thrown out.
- Eligibility check & honest read
- 8-step interactive + downloadable guide
- Document checklist
- Deadline reminders
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Want it handled properly? A Y-Axis consultant confirms your eligibility, completes your ballot registration and lodges it in ImmiAccount for you, then reviews every detail against your passport so a small error can't quietly disqualify you. Email and WhatsApp support right up to the deadline. It's the same random draw as every entry; what you buy is a clean, correctly lodged registration and peace of mind.
- Everything in Self-Serve
- We lodge your registration
- Full accuracy review against your passport
- Email + WhatsApp support to the deadline
Full description ↓
The full, end-to-end option. We lodge your ballot registration now exactly as in Assisted, and if you're selected we handle your complete subclass 462 visa application too — documents, forms and submission within your window. Your ₹10,000 Stage 1 fee credits toward Stage 2, so the application stage is ₹20,000 + GST instead of ₹30,000. Selection is still random; you pay Stage 2 and the government visa charge only if invited to apply.
- Everything in Assisted
- Full visa application handled if selected
- Stage 1 fee credited to Stage 2
- Priority support on a short window
Every payment credits toward the next step. You never pay twice for the same thing.
Government fees are separate: AUD 25 ballot fee paid in ImmiAccount. If selected, the visa application charge is approximately AUD 670 — however fees are subject to change by the Department of Home Affairs and depend on your lodgement date. Verify the current amount in the official Visa Pricing Estimator or ImmiAccount before applying.
Subclass 462 vs Subclass 417 — the honest comparison
The 462 and 417 are both Working Holiday visas but they are not interchangeable. India is only eligible for the 462.
| Factor | Subclass 462 · Work & Holiday | Subclass 417 · Working Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible countries | Includes India (ballot required) | India NOT eligible |
| Selection method | Random ballot — AUD 25 entry fee | No ballot — apply directly |
| Age range | 18–30 at time of registration | 18–30 (up to 35 for some countries) |
| Education requirement | 2+ years post-secondary | No formal requirement |
| Monthly limit per employer | 6 months max | 6 months max |
| Study allowed | Up to 4 months | Up to 4 months |
| Path to 2nd / 3rd year | Specified regional work (88 / 179 days) | Specified regional work (88 / 179 days) |
Not ideal for: applicants seeking permanent residency directly, those over 30, or anyone needing a guaranteed (non-ballot) pathway.
Required documents & common rejection reasons
The ballot registration itself is simple, but the visa application (Stage 2) requires a full document set. Verify the latest requirements at Home Affairs before lodging.
We'll only sign you up if you're eligible, we'll tell you the real odds before you pay, and we disclose every fee upfront. No pressure, no false urgency, no guarantees we can't keep.
Australia 462 — frequently asked questions
Estimates and rules are set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and can change; verify the live visa charge in ImmiAccount before paying. Selection is random and is not a visa. Service fees are non-refundable but creditable. Not legal or immigration advice. © Y-Axis Overseas Careers Pvt. Ltd.