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Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Language levelA2
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–46

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

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/pacific-engagement-visa-192.

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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.

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