A ballot-based permanent visa giving citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste the chance to live and work permanently in Australia, with a job offer required to finalise the grant.
Selected citizens of participating Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste with an Australian job offer.
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Yes, the visa involves a job requirement, and the Australian Government offers a free support service to connect you with employers and help you prepare for life in Australia.
Yes, but you must include all family members who want to come in your application when you apply — you cannot add them afterwards.
You must first register in the PEV ballot and be selected before you can apply. If selected, you apply online by the date in your 'Notification of Selection' letter.
Yes. Your first entry must be on or before the date in your grant letter, generally 12 months from grant. If you miss it, the visa ceases.
Yes, it is a permanent visa. Holders can live, work and study anywhere in Australia, access Medicare, and get extra settlement supports like HELP and Family Tax Benefit.
The Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) is a ballot-based permanent visa for citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste, requiring a job offer in Australia and selection in the PEV ballot, among other criteria.
You must be a citizen of a participating country and be aged between 18 and 46 inclusive at the time you apply.