Global Talent Visa program
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.