Skilled · Subclass 192
Pacific Engagement visa
Permanent visa for Pacific and Timor-Leste nationals selected in the annual ballot.
Who it is for
Citizens of participating Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste who want to live in Australia permanently.
Key eligibility
- 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 to apply, and bridging visas
In or outside Australia (not in immigration clearance).
Your journey, step by step
Ballot
Register when the ballot opens. Selection is random.
How a registered migration agent helps: A 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 helps: A 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 helps: A 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 helps: A 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 helps: A registered migration agent tracks every request and deadline so nothing lapses.
Permanent residence
Settlement support; citizenship when eligible.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent plans settlement.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Streams: Pacific Engagement stream, Treaty stream (Tuvalu).
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Processing times are not published for this visa.
Check the current Home Affairs guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- No valid employment offer.
- Missing the 120-day deadline.
- Family members left out.
- Health or character.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Recent changes
The 2026-27 ballot closed (opened 1 July 2026).
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Pacific Engagement visa
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.