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New pre-application process for visa 462

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On 1 October 2024, a pre-application process (visa ballot) commenced under the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program.

Visa ballot registrations opened for the following high-demand Work and Holiday (subclass 462) countries:

  • China
  • India
  • Vietnam

Visa ballots provide an equitable, streamlined and transparent way to randomly select first Work and Holiday applicants from partner countries where demand exceeds the number of places available in a program year.

How does it work:

  • The DOHA will conduct random selections of registrations over program year 2024-25.
  • It will notify​those randomly selected by email and instruct them to apply for a first Work and Holiday visa online.
  • If applicant is selected, the period to apply for a first Work and Holiday visa for all countries this program year will be within 28 calendar days after DOHA notification.
  • Applicants will need to meet all the standard eligibility requirements of the subclass 462 visa to be granted entry into Australia.

To register for your country’s ballot you as applicant must:

  • Create an ImmiAccount (if not already done)
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (inclusive) when you register
  • Hold a valid passport issued by an eligible ballot participating country
  • Hold a valid national identity card issued by an eligible ballot participating country (PAN card for Indian passport holders)
  • Have a valid email address
  • Verify your email address (if not already done)
  • Agree to the registration form’s declarations
  • Pay the registration fee (AUD25).

You can be in or outside Australia when you register, but if you are selected, you can only apply for a first Work and Holiday visa from outside Australia.

More details about pre-application process you will find on special page of DOHA website.

You can ask me questions at any time.

Just email me at office@yuliamoiseeva.com.au and describe your migration issues!

Yulia Moiseeva & Associates

Yulia Moiseeva & Associates was established in 2010 to assist people to change their life to a better one, to relocate and settle in Australia stress-free. We develop an immigration strategy and provide the most successful results.
Yulia Moiseeva Principal and Senior Registered Migration Agent MARN 1066715.
Olga Grinevetskaya Senior Registered Migration Agent MARN 1807885.

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