192 — Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

AUD $455

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Living in Australia

Cost of Living

2% more than United States

Avg SalaryA$73,000

Quality of Life

187/200

Full Country Guide

Overview

A permanent visa for nationals of participating Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste, selected through a ballot process.

The Pacific Engagement Visa (subclass 192) grants permanent residency in Australia to citizens of 12 Pacific nations and Timor-Leste, selected through an annual ballot. The Pacific Engagement stream allocates up to 3,000 places per year; a separate Treaty stream allocates up to 280 places for Tuvaluan nationals.

Applicants must be aged 18–45 at ballot registration, meet English, health, and character requirements, and secure an ongoing job offer from an Australian employer before the visa is granted. The visa is permanent and confers full work rights; dependants may accompany the holder.

This visa is ideal for Pacific islanders or Timorese nationals aged 18–45 who want to permanently relocate to Australia and are prepared to secure Australian employment.

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