National Innovation (Subclass 858)

What is the National Innovation Visa (858)?

The National Innovation Visa (formerly known as the Global Talent visa) is a permanent visa launched on 7 December 2024. It targets globally‑recognised professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, creatives, and athletes whose exceptional achievements can significantly benefit Australia’s future prosperity.

Who Is It For?

Highly accomplished individuals who can demonstrate:

  • Exceptional and outstanding achievement in their field

  • International recognition through awards, publications, patents, elite rankings, or entrepreneurial success

  • Ongoing prominence in areas such as innovation, technology, arts, sports, or research

How to Apply: Expression of Interest (EOI)

  1. Submit an EOI through ImmiAccount to showcase your achievements
  2. Receive an invitation (you’ll have 60 days to apply)
  3. Complete the nomination using Form 1000, attested by an Australian citizen, or recognized organisation
  4. Lodge the visa application in ImmiAccount, including required evidence

Eligibility & Documents Required

To qualify for the 858 visa, you must:

  • Be exceptionally talented and currently recognised internationally

  • Be nominated by an eligible Australian individual or organisation

  • Show your ability to contribute substantially to Australia’s future prosperity 📈

  • Be at or above the Fair Work High Income Threshold, adjusted annually

  • Meet health and character requirements

Key Evidence Includes:

  • Awards, grants, publications, media coverage, patents

  • Proof of ongoing prominence (e.g. keynotes, leadership roles, national rankings)

  • Evidence of economic impact like start-ups, commercialisation, or research funding

Visa Benefits

  • Permanent residency from day one

  • Unlimited work, study, and business rights

  • Includes partner and dependents

  • Access to Medicare and other government services

  • Sponsor relatives later

  • Travellers eligible for a Resident Return Visa to maintain re‑entry rights

Processing & Quotas

  • The visa has a cap of approx. 4,000 places per financial year for 2024–25

  • Processing priority is given to decision‑ready applications

  • After receiving an invitation, applicants have 60 days to lodge their application

FAQs – Subclass 858 Visa

1. Is this visa permanent?

Yes. Once granted, you receive permanent residency immediately .

No—only a nomination is required, and proof of ability to contribute to Australia.

By an Australian citizen/PR, an eligible NZ citizen, or recognised organisation via Form 1000

Innovation, research, technology, arts, sports, entrepreneurship, and more future-oriented fields .

At least at the Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT), updated annually

Yes—spouse/de-facto partner and dependent children can be included.

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