This visa allows people of Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste to live and work in Australia permanently.
On 1 May 2025, there are changes to the Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192).
While ballot dates are yet to be announced, for any ballot that is conducted on or after 1 May 2025 in relation to the Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192), there are two streams.
Known as the ‘Pacific Engagement visa’, this stream is for eligible Pacific island and Timor-Leste nationals.
Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) - Pacific Engagement stream
The Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) – Treaty stream (Tuvalu) is for Tuvaluan nationals only and implements Australia’s obligations under the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty.
Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) - Treaty stream (Tuvalu)
