Australian High Commission Tuvalu.

Registrations for the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) ballot will open from 1 July 2026 to 29 July 2026.

100 visas are being allocated to Tuvalu this program year.

The Pacific Engagement Visa is a separate permanent residence visa program to the Falepili Mobility Pathway, with different visa requirements.

Please note that registering in the ballot does not guarantee selection in the draw. If you are randomly selected in the ballot, you will be invited to apply for a PEV.

Before registering, please make sure you familiarise yourself with the visa requirements for the PEV on the Department of Home Affairs website https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/pacific-engagement/subclass-192-pacific-engagement-stream

For all updates and information, please follow the Pacific Engagement Visa.

The Pacific Strong: Amplifying Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls (PAVE) initiative in Tuvalu was launched on Monday.

High Commissioner David Charlton was very pleased to join the Tuvalu Women for Change Association (Fatulei) for the launch event.

PAVE is a five-year initiative that aims to improve access, quality, and reach of services that provide long-term support to survivors of violence in up to nine Pacific Island countries, including Tuvalu.

The initiative aligns with Australia’s International Gender Equality Strategy and Tuvalu’s Te Paagatasi Gender Equality Policy. We are working closely with Fatulei to deliver this support.

Through PAVE, Fatulei will continue and expand key activities, including:

- crisis counselling and case management

- outreach services to outer islands through the Family Champions network

- temporary safe accommodation

- establishment of a free phone helpline to improve access to support, including for outer island communities

- community education programs

We thank Fatulei for their continued leadership and support on this crucial issue. 🇹🇻🇦🇺

Mamaua from Tuvalu came to Australia on the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme (PALM) scheme with a dream to upgrade her own business at home.

“Back home, I do baking and catering, and that’s the reason I chose to come work on the PALM scheme, so I can buy better equipment for my bakery,” Mamaua said.

Through her hard work, Mamaua has already purchased an industrial mixer, which has helped her business greatly. Her next goal is to buy a larger oven.

Working at meat processing plant in Victoria’s southeast, Mamaua is a packer in the boning room, where she carefully packs cuts of meat into packaging, ready for supermarket shelves.

To her, joining the PALM scheme was a good opportunity to improve her business, learn new skills and to support her family.

“I just send my money back home, then my parents save the money. It helps everyone in the family,” said Mamaua.

She has advice for others thinking about joining the PALM scheme.

“Achieve what you came here to do, don’t waste this opportunity because there’s a lot of people back home waiting for this, so if they give you the opportunity, do it,” Mamaua said.

To learn more about the PALM scheme, please visit palmscheme.gov.au.

We farewelled Governor-General Mostyn on her official visit last week with a Fatele, performed by the Vaitupu community, and an Alofa.

The ceremony was attended by His Excellency, Governor-General Sir Tofiga, Acting Prime Minister Panapasi Nelesone, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Paulson Panapa, UN Division Advisor Ms Galivaka Niko, Australian High Commissioner David Charlton, and other officials.

It was an honour to host the Governor-General of Australia in Tuvalu, and to celebrate the special relationship between our two countries. We thank the Government of Tuvalu for warmly welcoming Governor-General Mostyn and generously sharing the true spirit of Falepili.

The Governor-General of Australia had a very enjoyable Talanoa with Madame Tausaga Teo, wife of Prime Minister Feleti Teo, during her official visit last week.

They were joined by 19 Tuvaluan women leaders from community organisations, government, outer islands, and churches at the Tuvalu Family Health Association. They included Ms Lilian Tine, Manager for Tuvalu National Council of Women -TNCW, Ms Tagifoe Taomia, Secretary General for Tuvalu Red Cross Society, Ms Sosefiliga Taukiei, Secretary General for FatuLei - Tuvalu Women for Change, Ms Tenanoia Simeon, CEO for Tuvalu Telecommunications, and Marion Faleasiu, Manager for Fusi Alofa Association.

They discussed lived experiences, equality and women’s leadership, important issues for both Tuvalu and Australia.

The Governor-General of Australia was very pleased to meet the students of Nauti Primary School during her official visit last week.

She was warmly greeted by Minister for Education, Youth and Sports, Hon. Hamoa Holona, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Education Ms Tamarisi Alemenia, the Head Teacher of Nauti Primary School Mrs Kainaki Taula, and other high-level dignitaries.

Governor-General Mostyn very much enjoyed watching and joining in the fatele, meeting the teachers and staff and touring the school.

She then officially gifted educational teaching guides and sports equipment to the school to celebrate the launch of the Tuvalu National Sports Policy 2026 - 2033. The policy aims to strengthen sports development, promote healthy lifestyles, and create opportunities for athletes across Tuvalu.

Tuvalu Education Department - MEHRD

The Governor-General of Australia was pleased to meet the Falepili Mobility Pathway Support Service (Tuvalu) team this afternoon.

The Support Service is a free service based in Funafuti that has helped hundreds of Tuvaluans to register in the ballot and apply for the Falepili Visa. The Support Service also assists visa holders with pre-departure planning, including connecting them with Australian employers if they wish to find a job.

Governor-General Mostyn also met with a few of the first cohort of Falepili visa holders and their families.

The Falepili Mobility Pathway is an inclusive, permanent residency visa that offers Tuvaluans the opportunity to live, work and study in Australia, temporarily or permanently. Follow the Falepili Mobility Pathway for updates.

The Governor-General of Australia met with Minister for Transport, Energy, Communication, and Innovation Simon Kofe on the site of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP) during her official visit this week.

She was impressed to see the current work on this third phase, the northern extension. Australia has committed more than $38 million to TCAP to support climate resilience by expanding the availability of safe, raised land through reclamation engineering work. This includes coral conservation measures for reef restoration.

They were joined by Mr Jehangir Khan, Project Coordinator at United Nations Development Programme - UNDP, the implementing partner for TCAP, followed by a short walking tour of the site.

We were very proud to have the Governor-General of Australia open the new Australian High Commission chancery building in Funafuti this week!

She joined Australian High Commissioner David Charlton, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade The Hon. Paulson Panapa, Madame Tausaga Teo, Tuvaluan High Commissioner to Australia H.E Samuelu Laloniu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Trade Mr Pasuna Tuaga, Reverend Alefaio Honolulu and other dignitaries for the ribbon cutting and unveiling of the plaque.

This is a significant moment for Australia in Tuvalu, as we proudly open our expanded premises and permanent High Commission – an expression of our enduring commitment to Tuvalu’s future.

We do so with both confidence in the strength of our partnership and a deep sense of humility and gratitude for the opportunity to continue building on our successful partnership. 🇹🇻🇦🇺

We were honoured to welcome the Governor-General of Australia Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC to Tuvalu this afternoon.

The Governor-General had an introductory call with Governor-General of Tuvalu Sir Tofiga and met with Acting Prime Minister the Hon Panapasi Nelesone, followed by a state banquet at Nuitao Hall this evening.

The Governor-General’s visit to Tuvalu highlights the close bilateral relationship between our two countries, forged since Tuvalu’s independence in 1978.