Australian Immigration Daily News

The Migration (Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) Visa Pre-application Process) Determination (LIN 24/060) 2024, effective from 16 September 2024, introduces a pre-application process for the Subclass 462 visa. This process, applicable to countries such as India, China, and Vietnam, involves a random selection (ballot) of registered participants who seek to apply for the visa.

Key details:

• The ballot system is designed to manage high demand for the Subclass 462 visa from certain countries.
• To register for the pre-application process, applicants must be 18 to 30 years old and hold a valid passport from a participating country.
• Registration and selection periods will be published on the Department of Home Affairs website, and selections will be made via a computerised random draw.

The ballot system ensures fair and equitable access to the visa program, allowing selected participants to submit a visa application within a specified timeframe. This measure helps manage the volume of visa applications and aligns with bilateral agreements between Australia and participating countries.

Source: LIN24060.pdf and LIN24060-explanatory-statement.pdf