Pacific Engagement visa 192
Permanent visa for Pacific and Timor-Leste nationals selected in the annual ballot.
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Who it is for
Citizens of participating Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste who want to live in Australia permanently.
Main requirements
- Selected in the ballot; citizen and passport holder of a participating country, born in or with a parent born in a listed country.
- Age 18 to 45 when the ballot registration opens.
- A formal offer of ongoing employment in Australia for you or your partner (casual work is not accepted).
- English for you or your partner, adequate means of support, health and character.
- All family members must be included at lodgement.
Where you apply from
In or outside Australia (not in immigration clearance).
Streams
- Pacific Engagement stream
- Treaty stream (Tuvalu)
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Ballot
Register when the ballot opens. Selection is random.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent checks eligibility before the ballot. - Job offer
Find an ongoing job offer. A free government support service helps applicants find employers.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent assesses the job offer. - Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed. - Apply within 120 days
Lodge with all family members.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent prepares the application within the deadline. - Health, police and biometrics
Health examinations, police certificates and biometrics when the Department asks.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent tracks every request and deadline so nothing lapses. - Permanent residence
Settlement support; citizenship when eligible.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent plans settlement.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Pacific Engagement stream, main applicant | A$345 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$85 |
| Family member under 18 | A$85 |
| Treaty stream (Tuvalu), main applicant | A$205 |
Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times. A guide only, not a promise.
| Processing time | Not published. Home Affairs processing times |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- No valid employment offer.
- Missing the 120-day deadline.
- Family members left out.
- Health or character.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Application
Recent and upcoming changes
- 29 July 2026
The 2026-27 ballot closed (opened 1 July 2026).
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.