Australian Immigration Daily News

The Migration (Arrangements for Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) Visa Applications) (India) Amendment Instrument (LIN 24/059) 2024 introduces key changes to visa eligibility for Indian nationals, effective from 16 September 2024. This amendment allows Indian passport holders to apply for the Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa, under revised conditions set by the Australian Government.

Key points include:

• Indian nationals are now eligible to apply for the Subclass 462 visa.
• Indian applicants are exempt from the requirement to provide evidence of support from the Indian government for visa applications.
• Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of 2 years post-secondary education to qualify.

This amendment follows the agreement reached between the Australian and Indian governments as part of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, strengthening bilateral relations and promoting work and holiday opportunities between the two countries.

Source: Migration-Arrangemebts-for-Work-and-Holiday-Sc462-visa-applications-India-Amendment-Instrument-LIN24059.pdf and Migration-Arrangements-for-Work-and-Holiday-Sc462-visa-applications-India-Amendment-Instrument-LIN24059-2024-explanatory-statement.pdf