The 2026-27 ballot closed (opened 1 July 2026).
Visa file / Skilled and work visas
Pacific Engagement visa 192
Permanent visa for Pacific and Timor-Leste nationals selected in the annual ballot.
In forceBallot
File: 192
Main chargeA$345
Information checked22 October 2026
Personal adviceRegistered agent only
Who it is for
Citizens of participating Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste who want to live in Australia permanently.
Published 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 you apply from
In or outside Australia (not in immigration clearance).
Streams
- Pacific Engagement stream
- Treaty stream (Tuvalu)
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
- 01
Ballot
Register when the ballot opens. Selection is random.
Where a registered migration agent can helpChecks eligibility before the ballot.
- 02
Job offer
Find an ongoing job offer. A free government support service helps applicants find employers.
Where a registered migration agent can helpAssesses the job offer.
- 03
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
Where a registered migration agent can helpSets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
- 04
Apply within 120 days
Lodge with all family members.
Where a registered migration agent can helpPrepares the application within the deadline.
- 05
Health, police and biometrics
Health examinations, police certificates and biometrics when the Department asks.
Where a registered migration agent can helpTracks every request and deadline so nothing lapses.
- 06
Permanent residence
Settlement support; citizenship when eligible.
Where a registered migration agent can helpPlans settlement.
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
Processing times: not published by Home Affairs for this visa. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- 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. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
Application
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
Sources
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
Where this becomes advice
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
Ask for a referral to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130 Ask for a call back about a referral
The referral form opens with the box to pass your enquiry to the registered agent already ticked. Immi Worldwide does not charge for a referral.