Australian Immigration Daily News

The Migration Legislation Amendment (Arrangements for Work and Holiday Visas—Luxembourg) Instrument 2026 commences on 3 June 2026 and introduces a significant procedural change for Luxembourg passport holders applying for a Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa.

Under the amendment, applicants holding a valid passport issued by Luxembourg will be exempt from the requirement to provide a letter of support from their government when lodging a Subclass 462 visa application.

The change follows a formal request from the Government of Luxembourg, which was accepted by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 2 April 2026.

The amendment applies only to applications made on or after the commencement date of 3 June 2026 and does not affect applications lodged before that date.

This amendment simplifies the application process for Luxembourg nationals seeking to participate in Australia's Work and Holiday program by removing an administrative requirement while maintaining all other eligibility criteria for the Subclass 462 visa. 

Source: Migration-Legislation-Amendment-Arrangements-for-Work-and-Holiday-Visas---Luxembourg-Instrument-2026.pdf and

Migration-Legislation-Amendment-Arrangements-for-Work-and-Holiday-Visas---Luxembourg-Instrument-2026---Explanatory-Statement.pdf