Global Talent Visa
Subclass 858 - The Global Talent Independent (GTI) Permanent Visa
About the Global Talent Visa
This visa is a direct pathway to permanent residence for individuals with exceptional, internationally recognised achievements in select future-focused sectors. It offers fast-tracked processing, independence from employer sponsorship, and broad lifestyle and work flexibility.
Advantages
- Gain permanent residency in Australia immediately
- Work, study, and live anywhere in Australia with full rights
- Include eligible family members in your visa
- Access Medicare, and a pathway to Australian citizenship
- Benefit from priority processing – decisions often made within weeks
Requirements
- Prove they are internationally recognised with evidence of outstanding achievements.
- Still be prominent in their field of expertise.
- Provide evidence that they would be an asset to Australia in their area of expertise.
- Have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in their field.
- Have a recognised organisation or individual in Australia endorse them as global talent, in the same field as the applicant.
- Applicants who apply for this visa should have the ability to attract a salary at or above the high-income threshold of AUD153,600.
Application Process
If you meet the requirements for this visa, you would submit an expression of interest to Immigration. Immigration will then contact you and invite you to lodge a distinguished talent visa.
1
Submit EOI
Submit an expression of interest (EOI) using the Global Talent contact form.
2
Wait for a Response
You will be contacted if your EOI has been successful, and if not, you will be notified via email.
3
Apply for a Visa
You can lodge the visa application via ImmiAccount from offshore or onshore.