Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858)

 

The Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) is a permanent visa for highly skilled professionals to live and work in Australia.

Applicants must demonstrate exceptional and outstanding achievements in an eligible field and be considered beneficial to the Australian community.

An applicant’s contribution to Australia may be economic, social, or academic. The applicant’s profession does not need to be on the Skilled Occupation List.

 

The Global Talent Visa Pathways

 

The Global Talent Visa includes two pathways:

1. The Global Talent pathway; and
2. The Distinguished Talent pathway.

 

1. Global Talent Pathway

 

The Global Talent pathway is streamlined.

To apply for the Global Talent pathway, applicants must generally be talented in one of the following fields:

• Resources;
• Agri-food & AgTech;
• Energy;
• Health Industries;
• Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space;
• Circular Economy;
• Digital Technology;
• Infrastructure and Tourism;
• Financial Services and Financial Technology; and
• Education.

Applicants must submit an expression of interest (EOI) to receive an invitation to apply.

If an applicant’s EOI is successful, they may receive an invitation to apply in a matter of days. 

We have obtained countless invitations and can assist applicants with submitting a strong EOI.

 

2. The Distinguished Talent pathway

 

The Distinguished Talent pathway is for talented applicants who have internationally recognised achievements in other sectors.

The applicants’ achievements may be in a profession, sport, the arts, or research.

Processing times for the Distinguished Talent pathway generally take up to 34 months, as of 1 July 2024.

 

Why apply for the Global Talent Visa?

 

As a holder of the Global Talent Visa, you can work and study in Australia, and you may sponsor relatives to join you. Visa holders can also include dependents in their applications.

You can also take advantage of Medicare, Australia’s public health care system, and apply for Australian citizenship once eligible.

Furthermore, you can travel to and from Australia as many times as you like for 5 years. You will need to apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) to continue travelling afterwards.

In May 2021, the Government announced in its Federal Budget that it will commit $550 million over 4 years to attract talent and business through the program.

 

How to apply for the Global Talent Visa

 

To apply for the Global Talent Visa, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:

• Meet the health requirements;
• Meet the character requirements;
• Sign the Australian values statement;
• Have no debt to the Australian government; and
• Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.

Generally, applicants must also have at least functional English language skills (concessions may apply if the applicant has paid the second instalment of the visa application charge).

 

Do I need a previous visa to apply for the Global Talent Visa?

 

Overseas applicants do not need a previous Australian visa to be eligible.

If applying onshore, applicants must hold a substantive visa or one of the following:

• Subclass 010 Bridging A visa;
• Subclass 020 Bridging B visa; or
• Subclass 030 Bridging C visa.

Additionally, applicants may be eligible if they have held one of the following visas for at least 3 years:

• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491); or
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494).

 

Is there an age limit for the Global Talent Visa?

 

There is no age limit for the Global Talent Visa.

However, priority can be given to applicants aged between 18 – 55 years old.

Applicants aged below 18 or above 55 years may still be eligible if they are considered to be an exceptional benefit to the Australian community.

Evidence that may help applicants aged below 18 or above 55 years include:

• Job offers in Australia;
• Service agreements or business contracts in Australia; or
• Grants associated with planned research in Australia.

 

Who can be nominated for the Global Talent Visa?

 

Applicants must be nominated to apply for the Global Talent Visa.

The nominator must have a national reputation in the same field as the applicant and should come from the peak Australian body in that field (when appropriate).

The nominator must also be

• an Australian citizen;
• an Australian permanent resident;
• an eligible New Zealand citizen; or
• an Australian organisation.

For example, the nominator can be the applicant’s current employer, supervisor, or someone aware of and can attest to the applicant’s record of achievement in their area of talent.

Applicants do not need employment or state sponsorship to apply.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Contact Us

 

Contact Bambrick Legal to schedule a consultation with our migration team. We can confirm your eligibility and help you apply.

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