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192 — Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192)
VisasAustralia192 — Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192)
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192 — Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

440 AUD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information
Australia flag

Living in Australia

Cost of Living
1% cheaper than United States
Avg SalaryA$67,200
Quality of Life
190/200
Full Country Guide

Overview

A permanent visa for nationals of participating Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste, selected through a ballot process.

The Pacific Engagement Visa (subclass 192) grants permanent residency in Australia to citizens of 12 Pacific nations and Timor-Leste, selected through an annual ballot. The Pacific Engagement stream allocates up to 3,000 places per year; a separate Treaty stream allocates up to 280 places for Tuvaluan nationals.

Applicants must be aged 18–45 at ballot registration, meet English, health, and character requirements, and secure an ongoing job offer from an Australian employer before the visa is granted. The visa is permanent and confers full work rights; dependants may accompany the holder.

This visa is ideal for Pacific islanders or Timorese nationals aged 18–45 who want to permanently relocate to Australia and are prepared to secure Australian employment.

Fee Breakdown

Base application charge
335 AUD
Ballot registration fee
25 AUD
Additional family member charge
80 AUD

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Annual Cap & Quota

Up to 3,000 per year (Pacific Engagement stream); up to 280 per year for Treaty stream (Tuvalu nationals only)

Eligible Nationalities (12)

FijiFijiMicronesiaMicronesiaKiribatiKiribatiNauruNauruPapua New GuineaPapua New GuineaPalauPalauSolomon IslandsSolomon IslandsTimor-LesteTimor-LesteTongaTongaTuvaluTuvaluVanuatuVanuatuSamoaSamoa

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Selected in the ballot

Aged 18–45

Citizen of a participating country

Meet English, health, and character requirements

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment offer in Australia

English language evidence

Police clearances

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Permanent residency status
  • Full work rights
  • Access to social services

Worth Knowing

  • Requires ballot selection
  • Requires a job offer in Australia
  • Not selected in ballot
  • Failing health or character requirements

Application Process

1

Register for ballot

2

If selected, lodge visa application within 120 days

3

Provide supporting documents

4

Visa grant

Application Forms

ImmiAccountFill online

Verified Claims (23)

Last verified May 31, 2026
Annual AllocationUp to 3,000 per year (Pacific Engagement stream); up to 280 per year for Treaty stream (Tuvalu natio…immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Application StepsRegister for ballot; If selected, lodge visa application within 120 days; Provide supporting documen…immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Dependent VisaCan accompanyimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Fee BreakdownBase application charge: 335 AUD; Ballot registration fee: 25 AUD; Additional family member charge: …immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
FeesFrom AUD 335immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
FormsImmiAccountimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Included NationalitiesFederated States of Micronesia; Fiji; Kiribati; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islan…immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Job Offer Requiredtruepev.gov.au

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