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Why apply for an Australia Working Holiday (462) Visa?
- Stay and work for 12 months
- 4.5 bands in IELTS
- Allotted 1000 visas/year for Indians
- Visa holders can work full-time
- Get a visa within 5 months
Australia Working Holiday Visa for Indians - Subclass 462 Visa
Australia to open the Ballot process for the Working holiday program on 16th September 2024. The countries listed under the ballot process are India, China, and Vietnam.
India is allotted 1000 places for the current year.
*Willing to work in Australia? Y-Axis is here to guide you in all the procedures.
List of eligible countries for Australia Working Holiday Visa - Subclass 462 Visa
- India
- China
- Vietnam
Types of Australia Subclass Visa 462?
| Visa Type | Age | Stay | Minimum Requirements | Eligibility | Validity | Cost |
| First Work and Holiday visa | 18-30 years | 12 months | Passport from an eligible country | Eligible countries can work while in Australia | Apply for a second visa if eligibility is met | AUD 650 |
| Second Work and Holiday visa | 18-30 years | 12 months | Completed 3 months of specified work, Passport from eligible country | Current or previous holder of subclass 462, Eligible countries, can work while in Australia | Apply for a third visa if eligibility is met | AUD 650 |
| Third Work and Holiday visa | 18-30 years | 12 months | Completed 6 months of specified work, Passport from eligible country | Current or previous holders of second subclass 462, Eligible countries, can work while in Australia | N/A | AUD 650 |
Eligibility for Indians to apply for a Subclass 462 Visa
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Be an Indian Citizen
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Age between 18 -30 years(when apply for visa)
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Not held Work holiday visa earlier; if so, should be meeting the conditions of second work holiday visa.
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Applicant must be outside Australia.
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University degrees, diplomas, and other graduate certificates will be accepted with a minimum of 2 years of study (above post-secondary level). The policy will be released specifically for India. This is as per the current requirement they have for other countries in this visa program.
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Family members cannot be included in this program; to be applied separately if they are eligible and meet the same criteria.
Requirements to apply for Subclass 462 Visa
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English requirement: It is not mandatory to take the English exam as highlighted.
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completed a relevant approved English language test or assessment ( Average band of 4.5 including all 4 components in IELTS general or if PTE 30)
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have undertaken relevant education- All Primary years in English and At least 3 years in English. So, studying in English will be a substitute for Functional English and will not be mandatory to appear for the test.
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Proof of Funds: This is usually about AUD5,000 for the initial stay, plus the fare to where you are going after leaving Australia. We recommend 4.5 to 5.5 Lakhs in readily available INR funds before applying for a visa.
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Health insurance: May need to complete health requirements. Health insurance is recommended.
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Police Verification: Meet the character requirement by providing police clearances from countries stayed for more than 12 months in the last 10 years. Biometrics may also be required for some based on the applying country.
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Pay your debts to the Australian Government (if any): If you or any family members owe the Australian government money, you or they must have paid it back or arranged to pay it back.
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Australian Immigration History: Not having a visa canceled or an application refused - immigration history will be considered while making a decision on an application, which means one might not be eligible for this visa if they have had a visa canceled or refused.
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Sign the Australian values statement
Steps to apply for an Australian Subclass 462 Visa
- Step 1: Apply for the ballot and wait for selection. Timelines and allowed rounds and open duration of the ballot- Not known currently. The cap agreed is 1000.
- Step 2: Upon selection, Apply for a visa application with all documents required within the time allowed. Usually, 1-5 months
Processing time for Australian 462 Visa
The processing time for a Subclass 462 visa varies from 1 to 5 months, but it mostly differs from case to case.
Processing fee for Australia Working Holiday 462 Visa
The processing fee for an Australia working holiday 462 visa is ‘AUD 650’.
- Ballot cost: AUD25
- Visa application cost: AUD635
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