For Indian applicants
India joined the Work and Holiday program under the Australia-India trade agreement. Registration costs A$25, needs only basic details, and selected registrants get 28 days to apply. Eligibility is checked at the visa stage, and since 1 July 2026 an application lodged over the age limit is invalid rather than refused.
Government fee, 2026-27
Work and Holiday visa, first 462 visa (applicant has not previously held a 462 in Australia), non-Pacific passport (India: primary applicant
A$840
About ₹56,557 at 67.33 INR per AUD (2026-10-07). Paid to Home Affairs, not to us.
Verified 7 October 2026 source
Additional applicants and second instalments are on the costs page and in the fee calculator. Our service fee is quoted separately, all-in with GST, before any work starts.
Eligibility
- Indian passport holder aged 18 to 30 at the time of application
- Tertiary qualification or at least two years of undergraduate study
- Functional English
- Sufficient funds for the initial stay and a return fare
- Selected in the ballot; no dependent children accompanying you
Documents from India
- Passport
- Education evidence
- English evidence
- Bank statement showing funds
- Ballot selection notice
Why these applications get refused
Age outside the range at application
Education or English evidence not accepted
Funds not shown
Already refused? What Indians can do after an Australian visa refusal.
Tools for this visa
Questions Indians ask
Can I work full time on a 462?+
Yes, in any job, generally for up to six months with each employer. The visa is for 12 months and can be extended with specified regional work.