Subclass 192 – Pacific Engagement Visa
The Pacific Engagement Visa (subclass 192) is a permanent residency visa launched by the Australian Government aimed at citizens of participating Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste. (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
It’s designed to deepen cultural, business, educational, and people-to-people connections between Australia and the Pacific region. (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
It includes two streams:
- Pacific Engagement stream (Immigration and citizenship Website)
- Treaty stream (Tuvalu) – a special stream under a bilateral treaty (Falepili Union Treaty) with Tuvalu. (Immigration and citizenship Website)
Key Features & Benefits
- A permanent visa: allows holders (and eligible family members) to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia, as permanent residents. (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
- Access to Australia’s public services: Medicare, public schooling, and some other benefits. (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)
- Settlement support services are provided: help finding employment, preparing for life in Australia, pre-departure, etc. (pev.gov.au)
Please note: Visa policies and requirements may change over time. The information provided here is general in nature and should not be taken as legal advice. For the most up-to-date guidance specific to your situation, please contact us directly
Gurpreet Singh Sarao
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