Global Talent Visa Program

What is it?

The Global Talent Visa Program is a streamlined visa pathway for highly skilled professionals to work and live permanently in Australia. It is designed to attract skilled migrants at the top of specific future-focused sectors to Australia.

In particular, the Department aim to target the following 7 sectors:

AgTech
Space and Advanced Manufacturing
Fintech
Energy and Mining Technology
MedTech
Cyber Security
Quantum Information, Advanced Digital, Data Science and ICT.

Global Talent Attraction Taskforce

A new whole-of-government Global Business and Talent Attraction Taskforce has been established to attract exceptional talent to Australia, to support the post- COVID recovery and boost local jobs.

The Government has set up “Global Talent Officers” (GTO) in key locations overseas to invite targeted individuals to apply for an Australian visa. GTOs will work with countries in their regions and attend key events/expos to promote this program

Student Cohorts

The Department are also looking to target certain student cohorts with research that is internationally recognised and relevant to the above targeted sectors, including those who have recently (in the last 3 years) completed a:

Masters/Honours (with an 80% average) or
PhD or those within the last semester (6 months) of submitting their thesis

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must also meet a number of criteria to qualify for the program, including an international reputation for their talent or expertise, meeting a current or future high-salary threshold, nomination or endorsement by an Australian organisation or individual in the same field, and evidence of industry leadership, skills and experience. Specific requirements include:

The applicant must prove they are internationally recognised with evidence of outstanding achievements.
They are still prominent in their field of expertise.
They need to provide evidence that they would be an asset to Australia in their area of expertise.
They must have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in their field.
They have to be endorsed as a global talent by a recognised organisation or individual in Australia, and the organisation or individual must be in the same field as the applicant.
Applicants must demonstrate they can command a salary at or above the high income threshold of AUD153,600

Application Process

Individuals interested in this program, should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with the Department of Home Affairs (Department) to be invited to apply for this visa. Their visa application would receive priority processing (around 2 months).

1. Submit EOI

Submit an expression of interest (EOI) using Global Talent contact form.

2. Wait for a Invitation

You will be contacted if your EOI has been successful and if not, you will be notified via email.

3. Apply for Visa

You can lodge the visa application via ImmiAccount from offshore or onshore

Potential pathways

If eligible, Global Talent visa holders can go on to apply for Australian citizenship.

Key takeaway

For the 2020/21 migration programme year, 15,000 spots have been allocated which is a significant increase from the 5,000 positions allocated last year. The processing time is around an astonishing 2 months. Currently, the Department is receiving high volumes of EOIs so we have found that it is important to lodge a quality EOI submission that clearly demonstrates the applicant’s talent in their field along with supporting evidence.

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Visa Application Charges

AUD $4,110 Main Applicant
AUD $2,055 Additional applicant Charge + 18
AUD $1,030 Additional applicant Charge -18

Excluded costs

Health Insurance
Australian police check
Medical Exam (if required)

*The fee listed above is current as of 1st of July, 2020 and is subject to change.
**Plus credit card surcharge if paying by credit card.

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