People selected in PEV ballots must apply for visa soon
Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) 2025: January–February Ballot Selected Applicants Must Apply Soon
People selected in the January and February Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) ballots need to lodge their visa applications soon.
The PEV offers the chance to live and work in Australia permanently. PEV holders can access the same benefits as all permanent visa holders to help raise a family. This includes access to public schools, Medicare and subsidised child care.
Countries that held PEV ballot selections in January and February 2025:
- Fiji
- Nauru,
- Papua New Guinea
- Solomon Islands
- Timor Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
To submit an application as an invitee:
- complete the application form in ImmiAccount
- attach a copy of your passport and the passports or identification documents for any eligible family members you are including in your application
- ensure that you include spouses and dependent children at submission stage as you cannot add them later.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 What is the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV)?
Q.2 How does the PEV ballot system work?
Q.3 What should applicants do after being selected in the PEV ballot?
If you are selected, you will receive a Notification of Selection letter. You must submit your visa application within 120 days using the link in the letter or through your ImmiAccount.
Q.4 Can family members be included in the PEV application?
Yes. Applicants can include their spouse and dependent children in the visa application. However, these family members must be added at the time of submission because they cannot be added later.
Q.5 What documents are required for the Pacific Engagement Visa application?
Applicants must provide a valid passport and identification documents for themselves and any family members included in the application. Other documents, such as proof of employment, may be submitted later along with health and character checks.
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