Designed to attract highly talented individuals, with entrepreneurial ideas and cutting-edge skills within target industry sectors, who can contribute to Australia’s economy by driving innovation and supporting the creation of local jobs.

To be eligible for a Global Talent visa, individuals must:

• prove they are internationally recognised with ​ evidence of outstanding achievements
• still be prominent in their field of expertise
• provide evidence that they would be an asset to Australia, in their area of expertise
• have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in their field
• have a recognised organisation or individual with a national reputation in the same field in Australia nominate them as global talent.

Candidates must meet a high standard and show an exceptional track record of professional achievement. This may include:

• senior roles
• patents
• professional awards
• international publications
• memberships.

Candidates must be recognised in one of the following target sectors:

• Resources
• Agri-Food and AgTech
• Energy
• Health Industries
• Defence/Advanced manufacturing and space
• Circular economy
• DigiTech
• Infrastructure and tourism
• Financial services and FinTech
• Education.

Candidates should have the ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work high-income threshold of AUD162,000.

Recent PhD graduates who can demonstrate exceptional talent and international recognition in one of the ten target sectors may be eligible for invitation if:

• they have recently completed all requirements for a PhD qualification related to a priority sector and
• the qualification is the equivalent of a PhD obtained in Australia and
• their research is of international interest and significance and
• their research would be relevant to an international audience and
• they have presented their research at international forums and
• their research could be used to inform academia, governments and industry abroad and
• their research is relevant to Australian academia, governments and industries in respect to advancing Australia’s international competitiveness and
• their research highlights the potential for innovation and productivity increases for Australian organisations and industries operating in an international or globalised context.