Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Mobility Pathway
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Falepili Mobility Pathway?
What is the Falepili Mobility Pathway?
It is a special visa that allows Tuvaluans to come to Australia as permanent residents under the Falepili Union. It is also known as the Treaty stream visa.
How does it work?
- All eligible Tuvaluan citizens can register in a ballot
- The ballot randomly selects up to 280 people (including any dependents)
- The chosen applicants (and any dependents) are invited to apply for the visa
- Visas are processed and issued
- Visa holders arrive.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Am I eligible to register for the ballot?
Am I eligible to register for the ballot?
As a primary applicant, you can register for the ballot if you:
- hold a valid Tuvaluan passport
- are aged 18 years or older at the time the ballot period opens
- were born in Tuvalu or have a parent or grandparent born in Tuvalu
- are a citizen of Tuvalu, and that citizenship was not acquired due to an investment
- are not an New Zealand citizen
- complete the online registration form and pay the registration fee of $25.
Can I bring my spouse or de facto partner, and children on this visa?
Can I bring my spouse or de facto partner, and children on this visa?
Yes, but you must indicate this in your ballot registration.
Even if you are not 100% sure whether they will accompany you, it’s best to include them in your ballot application. This ensures that if successful in the ballot, your husband/wife or de facto partner, and dependents are included in the invitation to apply for the visa.
Please note, that you will need to show an official marriage certificate and/or birth or adoption certificates when you apply for the visa.