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Australia Visa HubPro Lifeset Overseas

Requirements

  1. 1

    Indian passport holder aged 30 or under at the time of application

  2. 2

    Graduated within the required window from an institution on the NIRF top-100 overall list of the specified year

  3. 3

    Qualification in an eligible field: renewable energy, mining, engineering, ICT, artificial intelligence, financial technology or agricultural technology

  4. 4

    English at the required level (IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5, or equivalent)

  5. 5

    Selected in the ballot, then apply within the time allowed

This visa exists only for Indians. It is the fastest legal route for a recent graduate in engineering, ICT, AI, fintech, agritech, renewable energy or mining to work in Australia, and it does not need a job offer. Registration is online during the ballot window, and selection is random among eligible registrations.

Questions

When is the MATES ballot?+

The 2025-26 ballot ran from 1 November to 14 December 2025. We publish the 2026-27 dates as soon as the Australian High Commission announces them, and you can ask us for a WhatsApp reminder.

Can my spouse come?+

Yes. Partners and dependent children can be included, and partners have work rights.