On 16 September 2024, India officially joined the Working Holiday Maker visa program through the agreement under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA). And from 1 October 2024, eligible Indian passport holders can register in a ballot and get an opportunity to get selected randomly to apply for the First Work and Holiday visa to Australia. The selected participants will be invited online to lodge a visa application. Each program year the Australian Government will grant a First Work and Holiday visa to up to 1,000 eligible Indian citizens aged between 18 and 30. They can then visit Australia for one year to work and study while holidaying.

What is a Visa for Work and Vacation?

According to the Department of Home Affairs, people between the ages of 18 and 30 are eligible for the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462), which permits them to travel to and work in Australia. Candidates may work temporary jobs to pay for their trips, study for up to four months, and enter and exit the nation several times. The cost of the visa is $36,748 (AUD 650).

Who is qualified?

• Qualification – You must have successfully completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study.
• IELTS / PTE – (IELTS) An average band score of at least 4.5 based on the 4 test components/ (PTE) A total band score of at least 30 based on the 4 test components
• Age – Between 18 to 30

First-time applicants for Work and Holiday visas from China, Vietnam, and India will need to register using a new ballot system according to the Department of Home Affairs. Applications for the visa procedure will be chosen at random by the system, which is built to handle heavy demand. The ballot will open later in 2024 and there is a registration charge of AUD 25 (about Rs 1,200).

Only first-time candidates from these three nations are eligible to use the new system. Individuals who have already obtained a Work and Holiday visa may proceed with their online application through ImmiAccount for a second or third visa. The Department of Home Affairs states that "both current and past visa holders won’t be impacted by the ballot system."
Visa allotment and the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA)
Australia has committed to providing up to 1,000 Work and Holiday visas annually to Indian citizens under the terms of the AI-ECTA. Thus, Indian citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 can apply for a one-year visa that allows them to work, study, and travel across Australia. The agreement is a component of a larger initiative to strengthen relations between the two countries.
"The Work and Holiday visa offers young adults a unique opportunity to explore Australia while gaining valuable work experience," a Department of Home Affairs spokesperson said in reference to the program.
This new procedure means that nationals of China, Vietnam, and India who are planning trips to Australia will need to wait for the poll to open later in 2024.
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