The inaugural ballot for the new Treaty Stream under the subclass 192 Pacific Engagement visa opens on 16 June 2025 for eligible Tuvaluan citizens.
This new stream offers a unique migration pathway allowing up to 280 Tuvaluan citizens each year to live, work, and study in Australia, either temporarily or permanently.
Key Details:
• Ballot opens: 16 June 2025
• Ballot closes: 18 July 2025
• Eligibility: Tuvaluan citizens only
• Application Requirement: Must be selected through the ballot to apply
• Status Updates:
– Selected participants will receive an email with next steps
– Others will see Received in their ImmiAccount
The Department will run a random selection after the ballot closes and notify selected individuals accordingly.
Click here: Department of Home Affairs – Sc 192 Treaty Stream Ballot