Overview

The Global Talent Visa Program is an invitation-based program designed to attract highly talented individuals, with entrepreneurial ideas and cutting-edge skills within targeted industry sectors, who can contribute to Australia’s economy by driving innovation and supporting the creation of local jobs.

The Global Talent Visa Program provides a streamlined visa pathway for highly skilled professionals to work and live permanently in Australia.

To be invited to apply you need to be highly skilled in one of the 10 target sectors and be able to attract a salary that meets the high-income threshold. You also need a recognised Australian based organisation or individual with a national reputation in the same field to nominate you as global talent.

Whether you have an organisation that is willing to vouch for your level of expertise is a practical matter and not a legal question.

The Global Talent Visa Program is a policy based program that is managed very differently from other visa programs. While the criteria are highly discretionary the Australian Government also provides more support and information to intending applicants and potential nominators than other visa programs.

VisAustralia is particularly able to support Engineers meet the visa requirements.

If you think you meet the criteria and have an Australian organisation who is able to vouch for your level of expertise and nominate you, we invite you to contact VisAustralia to discuss your application.

Global Talent Visa Program

To be granted a visa under the Global Talent Visa Program, you need to be highly skilled in one of the following 10 target sectors. You also need to attract a salary that meets the high income threshold and be nominated by an Australian organisation.

Target sectors:

  • Agri-food and AgTech;
  • Defence, Space and Advanced Manufacturing
  • Financial Services and FinTech
  • Resources and Mining Technology
  • Health Industries and MedTech
  • Infrastructure and Tourism
  • Circular Economy and Sustainable Practices
  • Digital Technology
  • Education
  • Energy

To be eligible for the Global Talent Visa Program you must:

  • prove you are internationally recognised with evidence of outstanding achievements and still be prominent in your field of expertise;
  • provide evidence you would be an asset to Australia, in your area of expertise;
  • have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in your field;
  • have a recognised Australian based organisation or individual in your field nominate you as global talent;
  • show an exceptional track record of professional achievement. This may include senior roles, patents, professional awards and international publications and memberships.
  • Places may also be available to PhD graduates, and certain PhD students who are nearing completion of your thesis if you can demonstrate your exceptional talent and international recognition in a target sector.

    High income threshold:

    Candidates must have the ability to attract a salary of at least AUD $153,600. This figure is adjusted annually on 1 July.

    In assessing this, the Australian Government will consider:

    • current salary shown through payslips or a contract; or
    • future job offers outlining remuneration; or
    • whether you are a recent PhD graduate in ta target sector.
    • For more information about this visa visit: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au

Global visa processing times are updated monthly by the Australian Government.

In our experience, these visas can be processed very quickly.

The visa costs $4,110 for the main applicant.

There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.

  • Dependent (under 18 years old) – $1,030
  • Dependent (over 18 years old) – $2,055
  • For more information on the full cost of applying for this visa please contact VisAustralia.

To discover whether you are eligible for a Global Talent Independent Program, we invite you to book a consultation with one of our expert migration lawyers.

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