Guys, if you plan to do a job in Australia, prepare for the new opportunity. The Australian government recently announced the Mobility Arrangement For Talented Early Professionals Scheme (MATES-403). Under the scheme government of Australia allows all Indian professionals and graduates to do work in Australia for 2 years.
Last year in 2023, India and Australia joined a program of migration and mobility partnership arrangement (MMPA). This is basically by lateral Framework that will help professionals to visit from one country to another country with a very smooth process. This will also help to decrease the level of illegal immigration and irregular migrations.
MATES Visa Scheme Australia For Indians is started under the MMPA. Officially the scheme was announced in November and it will be open from December 2024. If you have Indian nationality and your age will be 30 or younger than that then you are eligible to apply.
If you applied or participated in the MATES Scheme, are not eligible this time. Also, you have a good command of the English language and your overall score in IELTS or equivalent is at least 6 with a minimum score of 5 for each of the 4 modules.
MATES Visa Scheme
Every year Indians migrate from their country to another country for jobs. Most of the Indians go to Canada, Australia, America, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and European countries like France, Germany Italy etc., and New Zealand. Now this year Australia invites Indian graduates and professionals in their country for 2 years under the MATES 403 Visa Scheme.
If you are interested in this scheme then you can apply online. We also provide information on how to apply for the MATES Scheme, eligibility criteria, eligible universities, and benefits of the scheme in this blog post.
| Blog Post | MATES Scheme (403) |
| Scheme Name | Mobility Arrangement For Talented Early Professionals Scheme (MATES) |
| Category | News |
| Scheme For | Youth Indian Graduates and Professionals |
| Visa Time | 2 Years |
| Eligible Universities | Top 100 Indian Universities (According To NIRF) |
| Total Professionals Needed | 3000 |
| Age Limit | 18 To 30 Years |
| Qualification | Complete Graduation or Professional Degree |
| Registration Process | Step-1 MATES Pre-Application Ballot Step 2 MATES Visa Application |
| Starting Date | December 2024 |
| Official Website | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
Eligible Universities For The MATES Scheme
Under this scheme, graduates and young professionals from the top 100 universities of India (according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework Ranking 2024), are eligible to apply. A few Examples of universities are mentioned below:-
- Punjab University
- Chandigarh University
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
- Lovely Professional University
- Jamia Milia Islamiya
- Banaras Hindu University
- Vellore Institute of Technology
- Jadavpur University
- Manipal Academy Of Higher Education Manipal
- University of Delhi
- Amrita Vishwa vidyapeethum
- Anna University
- Andhra University
- JSS Academy Of Higher Education and Research
- University of Kashmir
- Satyabhama Institute of Science and Technology
- Periyar University
- Check the complete list:- www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/UniversityRanking.html
Who can apply Australia MATES Scheme?
This Scheme is specially started for young Indian graduates and professionals. If you have graduated from any reputed University or have done any professional course from the top 100 Indian universities then you are eligible to apply for the scheme. The Other very important criterion is your overall IELTS score of at least 6. There should be a minimum score of 5 in each of 4 modules. Also, the graduation degree should not be older than 2 years. Your degree should be in the following fields renewable energy, artificial intelligence, agriculture Technology, Information Communication Technology, and Financial Technology.
Benefits of the MATES Visa Scheme
There are so many benefits of the Australia MATES Scheme that are mentioned below step by step:-
- This scheme is specially created for the Indian citizens. So Indian youth will get an opportunity to explore diverse work cultures and also contribute to Australia’s economy.
- You will get a visa for 2 years in which you can work in Australia and earn a good amount of money. With this money, you can migrate from Australia to any other country or save for your business or your family.
- The scheme will also help both India’s and Australia’s economies and improve their relations with each other.
- Flexibility is also one of the important factors. The freedom of doing business and the opening of the Australian job market for Indians is one of the important factors.
- The scheme will be started in December 2024 for all young graduates and professionals.
- Under the scheme 3000 Indian every year will get a chance to work in Australia for up to 2 years.
- The other benefit like you can bring members of your family to Australia temporarily.
- You have also access to travel from Australia as many times as you want, while you have a valid visa.
Eligibility Criteria For MATES Visa Australia
Some basic eligibility conditions will be applied cable for every applicant. So check out the list:-
- The first condition is age. Your age should be between 18 to 30 years.
- In the case of education, you should have a completed graduation degree or professional course degree, within the last 2 years.
- Language is also an important factor. So you should have a fluent English accent. You have to clear IELTS for equivalent with a minimum score of 6.
- Students who completed their graduation, and professional degrees from the top 100 universities of India (As per NIRF) are eligible.
Application Fee
The application process will be initiated from the first pre-application fee. The first pre-application Fee is AUD 25. Then it should be followed by the standard application fee which is AUD 365.
| Ballot Registration Fee | AUD25 |
| MATES Visa Fee | AUD365 |
MATES Austerlia Visa Apply Online
The main process to apply for MATES Visa Scheme Australia is you should be selected for the MATES Ballot.
In the first step of ballot registration, you should have met all the eligibility requirements that are mentioned to get this visa. One thing we should clear is that you will be able to apply for subclass 403 MATES Stream Visa. The registration fee is 25 Australian dollars.
- For registration, you must visit the Australian Government Home Affairs website:-immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
- Then you have to log in or create a new LMMI Account.
- After Creating your account, you must visit the My Applications section, where you will see a new application category.
- In the new application, you have to go on the visa pre application registration.
- When you click on it then there is a section on mobility arrangement for talented early professional scheme (MATES) 403. Now you have to click on it and a form will open on your screen.
- Fill this form with details like your name, date of birth, valid passport details, permanent account number (PAN), official email ID, qualification details, and your eligible field of study and you have to declare that you can understand the eligibility requirements to register for the ballot.
- Now cross-check your information and then submit your application form online.
- The next thing is you have to pay the ballet registration fee. E this we will be paid online.
- When you submit your application and pay the fee, you will get a confirmation email. Now you have to wait for the next step.
- The selection process for the ballot is random.
- There is no option available to check your Ballot status.
- They will inform you if your ballot will be successful.
- If you see expired in your ballot status table then there is no more registration will be selected.
- If you are selected for the ballot then officials will send you a selection letter in your notification section.
- Then you have 30 days after the date of selection to complete your visa application online. You have to apply for the visa before the date mentioned in your notification letter. In any circumstances, your application will not be accepted after the last date.
- You have to complete your visa application process with the same passport that you are using at the time of registration.
If you want to make your career in Australia, then MATES Scheme is one of the options for you. Under the mobility arrangement for talented early professional scheme 403, you can apply for a 2-year visa. The first step is ballot registration. If you are selected on the ballot, then you can apply for the MATES visa. All the details related to this pizza are mentioned step by step on our website. In case you have any questions related to this scheme then you can ask us in the comment section anytime.
