Australia Allocates Permanent Residency for 12 Pacific Nations

Australia has announced the allocation of permanent residence places for citizens of 12 Pacific nations and Timor-Leste under the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) programme for the 2026–27 financial year. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade stated that visa allocations are based on factors such as population size, existing diaspora in Australia, current migration opportunities, anticipated demand, and input from the participating countries.

The allocations are as follows: Federated States of Micronesia: 50, Fiji: 300, Kiribati: 100, Palau: 50, Papua New Guinea: 1,350, Republic of the Marshall Islands: 50, Samoa: 150, Solomon Islands: 300, Timor-Leste: 300, Tonga: 150, Tuvalu: 100, and Vanuatu: 150. The PEV operates through a ballot system, meaning eligibility does not guarantee a visa, and interested individuals must register for the ballot to apply.

Successful applicants will receive permanent residence in Australia, allowing them to live and work in the country.