🇦🇺 Australia · General Residence
Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Language level | A2 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–46 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €226 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 4 years.
Documents
- identity documents (passport, national identity card, proof of change of name)
- documents proving you or your parent was born in a participating country (personal details page of passport, birth certificate)
- marriage, divorce or death certificates, separation documents, statutory declarations (relationship)
- proof partner or dependent children not included (reason)
- Australian police certificate (if spent 12+ months in Australia since age 16)
- overseas police certificate (if spent 12+ months in country since age 16 in last 10 years)
- military service records or discharge papers (if served)
- partner's identity and relationship documents (marriage certificate, joint bank statements, leases etc)
- evidence of relationship registration (if de facto)
- evidence for dependants under 18 (birth certificate, adoption paper, parental responsibility documents)
- evidence for dependants over 18 (identity, proof of relationship, Form 47A, character/marriage/relationship docs)
- evidence of English language proficiency or PEV English Language Undertaking form (Form 1566)
- Form 1229 Consent form for child under 18 (if required)
- court order/adoption papers if applicable
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/pacific-engagement-visa-192.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.