MATES Program (SC 403) 2025-26 Ballot Now Open!
Opportunity for Indian professionals to Australia! The Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) has officially opened the ballot for the 2025-26 Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) program. This program stream is part of the Temporary Work (International Relations) (Subclass 403) visa, which offers a one of its kind opportunities for skilled Indian graduates and early-career professionals.
Details You Must Know for MATES (Subclass 403) Ballot Process
Ballot Open Date: 1 November 2025
Ballot Close Date: 14 December 2025
Registration Fee: AUD 25
Available Places: Up to 3,000 places annually
Duration: Live and work in Australia for up to 2 years
Selected applicants will be notified directly by the Department and invited to lodge a visa application.
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