Who Is Eligible for the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858)?
The Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) is designed for individuals who are internationally recognized for their exceptional achievements in their field. To be eligible, applicants must provide strong evidence of their outstanding work, remain prominent in their industry, and demonstrate a clear intention to continue their career in Australia.
Applicants must also prove they will benefit Australia by contributing to their chosen sector and be considered an asset to the country’s economy and innovation. Additionally, they need a nominator—an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or an Australian organization—who is recognized as an expert in the applicant’s field to support their application.
PhD students who have shown significant talent and meet these criteria may also be eligible for this visa.
Different Streams of the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858)
The Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) offers different streams tailored to attract highly skilled individuals across various industries. Each stream is designed to meet Australia’s demand for global talent in sectors critical to the country’s growth and innovation.
Apply for a Subclass 858 visa
Start your journey with this clear, step-by-step guide to applying for the Subclass 858 Global Talent Visa and unlock opportunities to live and work in Australia as a recognized leader in your field.
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Step 1
Once you reach out to K1 Migration, we set up a discovery call to understand what your needs are and what Visa best suits you.
Step 2
From there, we will send you a Strategy proposal outlining the steps we will take to assist you in getting a Visa for you to sign off on.
Step 3
Now our team leaps into action, following immigration pathways, taking care of the paperwork and helping you through the entire application process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To be eligible for the Global Talent Visa, applicants must:
- Demonstrate international recognition with outstanding achievements in their field.
- Be active in one of the target sectors, which include:
- Resources
- Agri-food and AgTech
- Energy
- Health Industries
- Defence, Advanced Manufacturing, and Space
- Circular Economy
- DigiTech
- Infrastructure and Tourism
- Financial Services and FinTech
- Education
- Have a recognized organization or individual in Australia nominate them (the nominator must have a national reputation in the applicant's field).
- Demonstrate the ability to earn a salary at or above the Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) (currently AUD 167,500) or be a high-performing recent PhD or Master’s graduate in a target sector.
- Meet health and character requirements.
The Subclass 858 Visa offers several key advantages:
- Permanent residency with the ability to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.
- Access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
- Opportunity to sponsor eligible family members for permanent residency.
- Fast-tracked processing compared to other visa subclasses.
- No points test or skills assessment required.
- Pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
- Unrestricted work and study rights.
The Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) application process includes the following steps:
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): Apply through the Global Talent Program portal.
- Receive a Unique Identifier: If eligible, you’ll receive a unique identifier invitation to apply.
- Secure a Nominator: Find an Australian individual or organization with a national reputation in your field to nominate you.
- Lodge the Visa Application: Apply for the visa online through ImmiAccount with all supporting documents.
- Await a Decision: Once granted, you and your family can live permanently in Australia.
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