Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192) | Pre-Application, Visa Requirements & Process
The Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) (Subclass 192) offers a migration pathway for citizens of Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste, promotes regional partnerships and economic collaboration. The recent legislative updates, including the Migration (Subclass 192 (Pacific Engagement) Visa Pre Application Process – Pacific Engagement Stream) Determination 2025, have now outlined the visa eligibility criteria and application process.
What is the Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192)?
This PEV (SC 192) allows individuals from the Pacific Island and Timor Leste nationals a pathway to live and work in Australia permanently.
What is the Pacific Engagement (Subclass 192) Visa Process?
To be eligible to apply for the Subclass 192 – PEV, it includes a pre-application process, which includes a random ballot selection system for potential visa applicants.
What are the Eligibilities for Subclass 192 – Pacific Engagement Visa?
Visa applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 45.
Visa applicants
must hold a passport from these countries:
Federated State of Micronesia
Fiji
Nauru
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Be born in, or have a parent that was born in
Australia*
Federated State of Micronesia
Fiji
Kiribati
Nauru
Palau
Papua New Guinea
New Zealand*
Republic of Marshall Islands
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
*Some eligible citizens may have been born outside of their country of citizenship and have been included in this list.
Visa applicant must not be a New Zealand citizen.
This visa program only allows for 3,000 places per year.
The ballot registration fee for the pre-application is AUD 25.
Related: Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192) Treaty Stream for Tuvalu Passport Holders
What is the Application Process for Subclass 192 – Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV)?
Eligible participants must register for the pre-application process online via ImmiAccount. The selection process is at random. If selected, they will be invited to submit a visa application.
Applicants have to be aware of the specific application windows established by the Department to secure their place.
Can I include my family in the Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192)?
Eligible family members, including spouses and children over 18 years old, may register separately for the ballot. When submitting your registration, you can include yourself and any eligible family members who wish to apply for the PEV (SC 192) with you.
If you are selected in the ballot, you will be the main applicant for the visa application. As the primary applicant, you can include other family unit members in your visa application. However, if you are including a non-biological child due to adoption, you must provide additional supporting evidence.
Are there English requirements for the Pacific Engagement Visa (SC 192)?
Starting 1 May 2025, applicants are to satisfy the English requirement, which may include certain primary applicants and their spouse or de facto partner. They will have to demonstrate it through 1 of these 5 recognised English language tests, which are:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) (only applicable for tests completed before July 25, 2023)
Unlike other visa applications, the minimum test score for reading and writing are not required, with the primary focus on speaking and listening skills. Applicants who do not meet the English proficiency requirement will have access to the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) at no cost upon their arrival in Australia.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
The PEV (Subclass 192) is a great pathway to permanent residency (PR) to live and work in Australia. Speak with an immigration lawyer at Agape Henry Crux if you have any concerns. Our team of immigration lawyers and migration agents works together with our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyers, who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can book a consultation with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or email us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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