Global Talent Visa
Subclass 858
- a profession
- a sport
- the arts
- academia and research
You must be in Australia when you apply and when this visa is decided.
What You Can Do
This visa will allow you and any family members who have also been granted this visa to:
- stay in Australia indefinitely
- work and study in Australia
- enrol in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health-related care and expenses
- apply for Australian citizenship (if you are eligible)
- sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
- travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted (after that time, you will need a resident return visa or another visa to return to Australia)
Nominations Requirements
You must be nominated by an eligible person or organisation with a national reputation in your field. They must also be highly regarded throughout Australia. A reputation confined to one state or region would not be considered national.
An eligible person or organisation can include:
- an Australian peak body or organisation
- an Australian citizen
- an Australian permanent resident, or
- an eligible New Zealand citizen
Applicant Requirements
You might not be eligible for this visa if you are the holder of one of the following visa types at time of application:
- Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 600)
- Maritime Crew Visa (Subclass 988)
- Superyacht Crew visa (subclass 488)
- Temporary Work visa (Subclass 400)
- Tourist visa (Subclass 676)
- eVisitor (Subclass 651)
- Visitor visa (Subclass 600)
- Special purpose visa
- Business (Short Stay) visa (Subclass 456)
You may be eligible for this visa if you:
- have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, a sport, the arts, or academia and research
- are still prominent in the area
- would be an asset to the Australian community
- have no difficulty getting employment, or in becoming established independently in your field in Australia
- are nominated by an eligible person or organisation
- meet health and character requirements
If you are younger than 18 or at least 55 years of age when you apply, you must be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community.
Enquire about this visa
Client Stories
Ritchie begain his career at the age of 17 as a member of the successful music group 5ive.
Ritchie moved to Australia and found success as restaurateur in Crows Nest, at ‘Small Bar’, and attracting a loyal following of local and tourist drinkers with his exceptional mixology skills, becoming a sommelier.
Steps to apply for a work visa
1
Contact Visacorp to obtain a full assessment of your eligibility for an Australian visa.
2
Visacorp will advise in writing which visa is most suitable for you and confirm your eligibility for the chosen visa. A service agreement (i.e. quote & appointment letter) will be provided to you for your consideration and acceptance.
3
Once Visacorp is appointed we will guide you through the visa preparation process so that the application is presented to the Department of Home Affairs so that it stands the best chance of success
4
Submit visa application to the Department of Home Affairs along with all certified documents
5
Await decision from the Department of Home Affairs.