Australian Embassy
China

Work and Holiday (subclass 462)

We are pleased to announce that the visa pre-application process (ballot) to manage the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa program for China in 2024-25 will start on 1 October 2024.

Eligible Chinese passport holders interested in applying for a first Work and Holiday visa in 2024-25 can submit an online registration from 1 October 2024 to 8 November 2024 inclusive.

We will conduct several random selections of registrations from 14 October 2024 to 30 April 2025. If you are randomly selected to apply, we will notify you by email.

For further information, including how to register, visit New Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa pre-application process (homeaffairs.gov.au).