Australia’s 2025-26 Work and Holiday (462) Visa Ballot

Dreaming of gap-year travel, short-term work, and study in Australia? The Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa lets Indians aged 18-30 live Down Under for up to 12 months, with the option to earn a second or even third visa after eligible regional work. Demand is sky-high: last year more than 98 000 Indians vied for only 1 000 places, so Canberra now runs a ballot to keep things fair. If you plan to join the 2025-26 draw, read on for everything you need to know.