Young Indians can now visit Australia with a new working holiday visa; See details here. (Image: iStock)
There is good news for young Indian travelers planning to visit Australia! The country has announced the launch of a new working holiday visa under a program called ‘Working Holiday Maker’. This is for people between 18 and 30 years old. As part of this opportunity, people will be allowed to explore Australia. They can also participate in short-term courses and work part-time.
The announcement was made by Matt Thistlethwaite, Australian Deputy Minister for Immigration. Those accepted are allowed to stay for one year. Additionally, if they qualify, they can apply for a second visa for an additional year.
This decision is being hailed as an important step towards deepening the social and economic connections of the two nations.
The country will allow 1,000 Indian youth to participate in the ‘Working Holiday Maker’ program by 2024-2025. Registration for selection through a voting process began on October 1, 2024. It will run until October 30. The random selection process will reportedly continue until April 30, 2025.
Registration details you need to know
- You must have a valid passport and a national identity card.
- People under 30 years of age can register.
- Create an ImmiAccount on the Australian immigration website.
- You can complete the Work and Holiday Visa registration form (462) on your own.
- Pay the registration fee and wait for the voting results.
- You will receive a notification email if you are selected.
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