The Global Talent Visa, also known as the Distinguished Talent Visa (Subclass 858), is designed to attract highly skilled professionals in specific sectors to work and live in Australia permanently.
: To be eligible, applicants must:
Have an internationally recognized record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the target sectors.
Be endorsed by an Australian organization or individual with a national reputation in the same field.
Be able to attract a salary that meets the Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) or have job offers that meet this requirement.
Meet health and character requirements.
The target sectors include but does not limit to:
Resources
Agri-food and AgTech
Energy
Health Industries
Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space
Circular Economy
DigiTech
Infrastructure and Tourism
Financial Services and FinTech
Education
The application process involves:
Submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program.
Receiving an invitation to apply if you meet the criteria.
Submitting a visa application along with required documents, including proof of your achievements and endorsement.
Undergoing health and character checks.
The GTI program is a streamlined pathway for highly skilled professionals in target sectors to obtain the Global Talent Visa. It involves submitting an EOI and receiving a unique identifier if selected.
Proof of international recognition and outstanding achievements in your field.
Endorsement letter from an Australian organization or individual.
Evidence of current or prospective salary meeting the FWHIT.
Personal identification documents (passport, birth certificate).
Health and character documents (medical examination, police certificates).
Processing times can vary, but it generally takes several months from the submission of the EOI to the decision on the visa application.
Yes, you can include eligible family members, such as your spouse or partner and dependent children, in your visa application.
Benefits include permanent residency in Australia, the ability to work and study in Australia, access to Medicare, social security benefits, and the ability to apply for Australian citizenship.
While a job offer is not mandatory, you need to demonstrate that you are capable of attracting a salary meeting the FWHIT. A job offer can help in providing this evidence.
An endorsement is a letter from an Australian organization or individual with a national reputation in your field, attesting to your achievements and potential contribution to Australia. Suitable endorsers include industry leaders, professional associations, and recognized experts.
Yes, you can apply for the Global Talent Visa from both inside and outside Australia.
If your application is refused, you will receive a notice explaining the reasons. You may be able to appeal the decision to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) or reapply if circumstances change.
The Global Talent Visa is a permanent residency visa, which means it allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely. Initially, it is granted for 5 years, after which you can apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) to maintain your permanent resident status or apply for Australian citizenship.
