21 September 2026

Australia Lists 27 Countries Whose Citizens Are Restricted From the Working Holiday Visa

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Australia has paused Subclass 462 Work and Holiday Visa applications for 27 countries amid high demand and annual caps, affecting seasonal workers across Australia.

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