Australia — Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV)
A permanent-residency pathway to Australia, allocated each year by a random ballot (pre-registration), for those with a job offer.
How it works
The Pacific Engagement Visa offers permanent residence in Australia to a limited number of people from Pacific countries and Timor-Leste each year. Places are drawn by a random ballot: you register when the ballot is open, and if selected you may apply — with an eligible Australian job offer among the requirements.
Who it is for
- Within the age range set by the ballot, born in (or with a parent born in) an eligible country including Timor-Leste.
- Selected in the annual ballot, then able to secure an eligible job offer in Australia.
- Meet English, health and character requirements set by Australian Home Affairs.
How to apply — the safe way
- Register in the PEV ballot while it is open (a small official registration fee applies — pay only the government site).
- If your registration is selected, you are invited to apply for the visa.
- Apply with your job offer and supporting documents through Australian Home Affairs.
🛡 Stay safe: Register and check every step through SEFOPE — the Secretariat of State for Vocational Training and Employment — never through a private “fixer”. A legitimate overseas job never asks a worker to pay a recruitment or placement fee (the employer pays). You may pay only official costs like your passport, and government test or medical fees.
Official source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au ↗ · SEFOPE ↗
Latest updates
No dated updates yet. Check the official source above for the current intake, fees and dates.