Talofa and welcome to the official information site for the Falepili Mobility Pathway Support Services
This website aims to connect people to information on available support services under the Falepili Mobility Pathway. It is not intended to provide detailed visa information, which is found on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
What is the Falepili Mobility Pathway?
Australia and Tuvalu have elevated our partnership through the historic Falepili Union Treaty. As part of the Treaty, we have co-designed the Falepili Mobility Pathway to support mobility with dignity.
The Falepili Mobility Pathway, also known as the Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) – Treaty stream (Tuvalu), is a permanent residence visa that provides Tuvaluans with the opportunity to live, work and study in Australia, temporarily or permanently.
Falepili Mobility Pathway visa application process
The Falepili Mobility Pathway is a two-step process:
Step 1 – Register in the Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) – Treaty stream (Tuvalu) ballot
Before you can apply for a Falepili Mobility Pathway visa, you need to register in the ballot managed by the Australian Department of Home Affairs annually. The 2026-27 ballot opened on 1 May 2026 and closed on 1 June 2026.
Step 2 – Apply for the visa
If you are randomly selected from the ballot, you will be invited by the Department of Home Affairs to apply for the visa.
Support for Falepili Mobility Pathway visa holders
The Australian Government is providing free support for Falepili Mobility Pathway participants, both in Tuvalu and Australia.
Falepili Mobility Pathway Support Service (Tuvalu)
The Falepili Mobility Pathway Support Service (Tuvalu) is located at the Hub in Funafuti and provides advice and support for ballot and visa applicants with pre departure and mobilisation support for visa holders. The Support Service team run information sessions on the ballot and visa application processes, life in Australia and employment support services for those visa
holders looking to find a job in Australia before they move.
Visa applicants and visa holders are strongly encouraged to contact the Support Service team for support and information.
The Hub is open Monday to Friday, 11am–4pm (TVT).
Drop in to the Hub or email them at falepilipathway@pevsupport.com.au
Falepili Mobility Pathway Support Service (Australia)
The Falepili Mobility Pathway Support Service (Australia) is available to visa holders upon arrival in Australia, from on-arrival transport and connections to essential services, to help finding employment and long-term housing.
The Support Service also engages with the Tuvaluan diaspora in Australia to help connect new arrivals with the broader community.
Visa holders are strongly encouraged to let the Support Service know of your intended arrival date in Australia so you can access support as soon as you arrive.
The Support Service is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (AEST).
Email them at FMPP@ames.net.au