In response to the calls from Pacific leaders for strengthened
regional ties, the Australian Government is taking action to
enhance accessibility, mobility, and migration opportunities
between Pacific nations and Australia. The introduction of the
Pacific Engagement visa (PEV) supports this
commitment to fostering a robust Pacific Family.
Designed to cater to nationals of participating Pacific Island
countries and Timor-Leste, the PEV is set to enrich Australia's
Pacific diaspora. It aims to facilitate stronger people-to-people
connections, fostering increased cultural, business, and
educational exchanges within the region.
Scheduled for launch in 2024, the new Subclass 192 –
Pacific Engagement visa will allocate up to 3,000 permanent places
annually for citizens of the specified Pacific Island countries and
Timor-Leste, along with their immediate family members. This
allocation is separate from Australia's existing permanent
migration program.
