Australia Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858)
Australia AUS
The Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) is Australia's fast-track permanent residency pathway for internationally recognised leaders in ten target sectors including AgriFood, MedTech, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Space, Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, and Quantum IT. Applicants must be nominated by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible organisation and demonstrate that they are at the top of their field with an established international reputation. Processing is significantly faster than other skilled visas, often completed within one to three months.
Program Details
- Category
- Skilled Worker
- Processing Time
- 2 months
- Application Fee
- $3,000
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- Spouse or de facto partner and dependent children included; all members must meet health and character requirements
- Path to PR
- Yes — 0 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 4 years
- Physical Presence
- Must be in Australia when the visa is granted; standard PR physical presence obligations apply
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Permanent residents are taxed as Australian residents on worldwide income from the date of entry
No minimum income, but applicants in most sectors must demonstrate high earning potential or income equivalent to the Fair Work High Income Threshold (approximately AUD$175,000)
Key Requirements
- ✓Internationally recognised as prominent in one of the ten designated target sectors
- ✓Nomination by an eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, organisation, or government agency
- ✓Evidence of distinguished record: major prizes, significant publications, leadership roles, or income at the top of the field
- ✓Must be able to earn income in Australia at or above the Fair Work High Income Threshold (most sectors)
- ✓Meet health and character requirements
- ✓No age limit or points test required