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Australia: Pre-Application Process for Select Travelers

Key Points  

  • Australia introduced work and holiday visa pre-application process for China, Vietnam and India 

Overview  

The government of Australia will introduce a visa pre-application ballot process for the capped Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa program for China, Vietnam and India from 2024-25. According to the government, the ballot process aims to manage demand, ensure fairness, and streamline application processing times for these countries. There will be a ballot charge of AUD 25, and it will be updated annually. 

Looking Ahead

Continue to check the government of Australia’s website and Envoy Global’s website for the latest updates and information. 

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