Global Talent Visa Program​

Talent Requirements

• Be able to Demonstrate the internationally recognised exceptional achievements in their area of expertise.
• Be able to demonstrate current expertise in their domain.
• Be able to demonstrate that they would be an asset to an Australian community.
• Be able to demonstrate their ability to find suitable employment in Australia in their field.
• Have a nominator who is either a recognised Australian organisation in the same field or a recognised Australian (An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident) individual who has the expertise in the same field.

Income and/or Qualifications Criteria

Must be able to meet at least one of following

• Have an offer of Employment with High-Income Threshold of $153600 per annum OR
• Have current employment with High-Income Threshold of $153600 per annum OR
• Have recently graduated with PhD in one of the target sectors as a High Performing student

Applicants have to display a remarkable history of professional accomplishment. Examples may include patents, senior roles, professional awards, membership in professional bodies, research and thesis publications and any other publications and associations.
Spots are also open for students (PhD) who can illustrate their outstanding talent and global recognition across the sectors mentioned above.

Requirements for Nominators

As mentioned above, applicants must be nominated by an eligible individual or organisation with a reputation in the same field.
The nominator-an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen, or an Australian organisation-should endorse the applicant for their achievements and international standing. Further, the nomination should be able to explain how the applicant will prove to be an asset to the Australian community. It has to be established how the applicant will be able to find employment and become established in Australia.

The nominator does not need to employ the applicant.

How to apply?

Step 1: Submit Expression of Interest

To apply for Global Talent Program, follow the first step and submit an EOI. This can be submitted using the Global Talent contact form. Eligible applicants should gather the required documents to demonstrate the eligibility mentioned above and submit the expression of interest.

Step 2: Apply for the Visa

Successful applicants who can demonstrate their eligibility can then receive a unique identifier which can be used to apply for the Subclass 858 visa.
As a part of Subclass 858 visa application, all applicants need to satisfy Health and Character requirements.

Once the application is assessed, and all the requirements have been satisfied, the department shall finalise the application.

If granted the subclass 858 visa, the applicant can live and work in Australia permanently.