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Australia · Permanent residence
National Innovation visa (858)
- Processing
- 2-6 months
- Cost
- From A$4,985
- Validity
- Permanent residence
Permanent residence visa for people with an internationally recognized record of exceptional achievement and evidence that their work would benefit Australia.
Requirements
- Internationally recognized record of exceptional, outstanding achievement
- Standing in research/academia, critical or emerging technologies, business and innovation, the arts, or sport
- Written invitation to apply (issued after a selected Expression of Interest)
- Nomination by an Australian individual or organization with a national reputation in your field (Form 1000)
Time and cost
- Processing time
- 2-6 months
- Validity
- Permanent residence
- Cost
From A$4,985
Required
- A$4,985 visa application charge
Documents
Expression of Interest
Submit this first; an invitation is required for the visa application
Evidence of achievements
Awards, publications, patents, peer recognition
Statement of contribution
How you will benefit Australia in your field
Form 1000 nomination
From an Australian individual/org with national reputation in your field
Tips
- Top priority for global award winners and government-nominated candidates
- Tier One priority sectors: critical technologies, health, renewables and low-emissions
- No fixed salary threshold (unlike the former Global Talent visa)