462 Visa Ballot Opens from June 2026 – Work and Holiday Visa 2026-27

The registrations for the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa ballot will open on Thursday, 4 June 2026, and will close on Thursday, 25 June 2026. Australian Government has officially released the full details for the 2026-2027 Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa pre-application (ballot) process for India, China and Vietnam. Key Registration Dates and Fees You only have a strict 3-week window to submit your registration for the 2026-2027 program year. Registrations Open: Thursday, 4 June 2026 Registrations Close: Thursday, 25 June 2026 Timezone: All times are based on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Registration Fee: AUD $25 (Non-refundable). Subclass 462 Visa Ballot – Eligibility To successfully register in the ballot, you must meet the following criteria at the time of registration: Hold a valid passport from China, India, or Vietnam. Be between 18 and 30 years of age. Have a verified email address. Hold a valid national identity card. Note: The ballot process only applies to your first Work and Holiday Visa. If you are applying for a second or third subclass 462 visa, or if you are applying for the subclass 417 visa, you do not need to enter this ballot. How the Random Selection Works Once the registration window closes on 25 June 2026, the Department will begin randomly drawing registrations. The selection period will run from 2 July 2026 until 30 April 2027. Because the process is entirely automated and random, the Department will not accept requests to be selected on compassionate grounds. What Happens If You Are Selected? If you are lucky enough to be drawn from the ballot, the clock starts ticking immediately. You only have 28 days to apply: You must lodge your full visa application through your ImmiAccount within 28 calendar days of receiving your selection email. The exact deadline will be on your notification letter. You must be outside Australia: You can register for the ballot from anywhere in the world, but if selected, you must be outside Australia to apply for your first subclass 462 visa. Team Vexpert Visa Office. Jenish Patel 8347714938