Subclass 462 · Work and Holiday Visa
We check your eligibility, guide you through the ballot registration, and handle the full visa application if your registration is selected. One flat fee. End to end.
The process at a glance
Register in the ballot
June 4-25, 2026 · AUD 25 government fee
Wait for selection
Random draw from July 2, 2026
Apply within 28 days
If selected · documents plus visa form
12 months in Australia
Live, work, and travel freely
1,000
places allocated to India per program year
3 weeks
annual registration window to enter the ballot
28 days
to lodge your application if selected
18-30
years of age required at time of registration
Why the 462?
Most Indian students spend years chasing a student visa. The 462 is a completely different route — open to anyone 18-30 with an Indian passport and a PAN card.
The conventional route
The 462 route
Who this is for: Indian youth aged 18-30 who want to experience Australia without a 3-year degree plan, without AUD 70,000 in savings, and without a formal offer letter. The ballot is random — your gap year, your marks, and your work experience do not affect your chances. Everyone who registers has the same shot.
Live Ballot Status
Register
4-25 June 2026
Ballot registration via ImmiAccount
Selection
2 Jul 2026 onwards
Random draws through 30 Apr 2027
Apply
28-day window
Lodge visa application with documents
Australia
12 months
Live and work across the country
Register
4-25 June 2026
Ballot registration via ImmiAccount
Selection
2 Jul 2026 onwards
Random draws through 30 Apr 2027
Apply
28-day window
Lodge visa application with documents
Australia
12 months
Live and work across the country
All dates in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Tracker updates every minute.
Eligibility
These are the Department of Home Affairs requirements for the Subclass 462 ballot. Tick what applies to you and see where you stand.
The ballot is a random draw. Meeting all requirements gets you into the pool — selection is not guaranteed.
Process
Window: 4-25 June 2026
You submit a registration form via ImmiAccount, pay the AUD 25 government fee, and enter the random selection pool. Your registration stays in the pool until drawn or until 30 April 2027.
Window: 28 days from your selection email
If selected, you receive a Notification of Selection letter by email. You then have exactly 28 days to submit your full visa application via ImmiAccount, including all required documents.
The department does not notify you if your registration is not selected. If you do not receive a selection email, your registration remains in the pool until 30 April 2027 or until you withdraw it.
Common mistakes
You can submit exactly one ballot registration per program year. Your national ID and passport details can only be used once. A second registration will be rejected.
After you submit, your PAN card number and country of passport cannot be changed. An incorrect PAN number will cause your visa application to fail if you are selected.
If selected, you have exactly 28 calendar days to lodge your visa application. The department does not grant extensions for any reason. Missing it means waiting for the next program year.
Pricing
Australian Government
AUD 25
Ballot registration fee
Unisphere Service
AUD 75AUD 25
End-to-end support package
Australian Government
AUD 650
Visa application fee
Your total to register with Unisphere support is AUD 50 (AUD 25 government fee + AUD 25 Unisphere package).
Our service
From ballot registration through to life in Australia — we cover every stage, with counsellors who have been doing this for over 20 years.
Refund policy
If our pre-ballot eligibility check finds that you do not meet the requirements, we refund the AUD 25 service fee in full. We do not charge for work that cannot help you.
End-to-End Ballot Registration
We take care of the entire submission process on the official portal, ensuring your registration is fully active and successfully entered into the 2026–27 pool.
ImmiAccount Setup & Application Management
Step-by-step guidance through creating your ImmiAccount, configuring MFA, and managing every stage of your application through the portal.
Expert Guidance from 20+ Year Counsellors
Access to counsellors with over two decades of Australian immigration experience — and a direct network of successful applicants already living and working in Australia.
Pre-Ballot Document Review
We audit your passport, education history, and English test scores against official guidelines before you pay the government. If our review shows you don't meet the entry baseline, we refund our service fee immediately.
Financial Proof Strategy
The final visa requires strict proof of AUD 5,000 plus onward travel funds. We advise you on how to structure your bank accounts and fund holding periods during the ballot phase so your financial evidence is flawless if selected.
Advance Document Blueprint — The 28-Day Prep
If drawn, the 28-day application window is strictly enforced and often too short to source complex paperwork. We provide the exact document checklist the day you register so police clearances, transcripts, and medical bookings are ready in advance.
Unlimited Query & Doubt Support
From the day you register until the pool closes, you get on-demand access to our team for any questions on bank balances, timelines, or moving logistics.
Live Ballot Monitoring & Updates
The selection window runs for months. The Australian government does not notify you if you are not picked. We track active draws and send you real-time updates on the pool's status.
Full Access to Our Resource Library
Comprehensive visa guides, preparation checklists, and step-by-step walkthroughs curated for Indian applicants — available from the day you register.
Priority Visa Application Support
If selected, you get immediate priority access to our team for the full visa application process — documents, forms, and 28-day deadline managed start to finish.
Post-Departure Australian Navigation
Full legal rights explainer for Working Holiday visa holders, tax file number setup, housing guidance, and real-world advice from Unisphere students already in Australia.
Peer Connect — Students in Australia
Get connected with our community of Indian students already on Working Holiday visas — job leads, city guides, how to find work, and lived experience beyond what any official document covers.
FAQ
Unisphere Education is not a registered migration agent under the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) and does not provide legal immigration advice. Our services are limited to administrative assistance, document organisation, and process guidance. Information on this page reflects current Department of Home Affairs policy and is subject to change without notice. Always verify requirements directly at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. We recommend seeking independent legal advice for complex immigration matters.
Get started
The window opens 4 June 2026 and closes 25 June 2026. We can have your eligibility check done in under 24 hours.
Got a question?
Our team responds within a few hours on WhatsApp. Ask about eligibility, documents, timelines — anything 462-related.