About the MATES Visa
The MATES (Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) visa is a special initiative between Australia and India, offering talented graduates and early-career professionals the chance to live and work in Australia for up to 2 years.
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa — Subclass 403 (MATES stream).🎓 Who Can Apply?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are an Indian citizen, aged 18 to 30 years
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher (AQF Level 7 or above)
- Graduated in one of the target sectors:
- - Renewable Energy
- - Mining
- - Engineering
- - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- - ICT
- - FinTech
- - AgriTech
- Meet the English language requirements
- Register through the MATES Ballot System and receive an invitation to apply
✈️ What You Get
- Live and work in Australia for up to 24 months
- Gain international experience in high-demand industries
- No employer sponsorship required — flexibility to choose your work
- Bring your spouse and children (if eligible)
- Build a global career network and experience life in one of the world’s most liveable countries
🕓 Application Process
- Register for the MATES Ballot
- Receive your invitation to apply
- Lodge your visa application with all required documents
- Get ready for your Australian adventure!
💡 Why Choose Us?
As a Registered Migration Agent, I can help you:
- Assess your eligibility and prepare your ballot registration
- Gather and verify required documentation
- Guide you through every step of your visa application
- Ensure compliance and provide post-visa support
📍 Start your Australian journey today!
Have Questions? Look Here
This is referred to as the “Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) (subclass 403) introduced recently by the government of Australia to extend bilateral relations with India.
The visa is issued for a period of up to 2 years.
A visa holder can pursue work opportunities anywhere in Australia.
Be selected in the ballot.
Hold a valid Indian passport.
Be between the age of 18 & 30.
Have recently graduated from an eligible University in any of the eligible study areas.
Meet the English language requirement.
Meet other criteria such as health insurance, character etc.
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