Australia
Global Talent / National Innovation Visa
Subclass 858
AUD 4,180
Application Fee
30–120 days
Processing Time
1200 Months
Maximum Stay
Up to 999x
Extensions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a temporary or permanent visa?
This is the apex tier of Australian immigration. Validating your elite status grants you immediate, unconditional pure Permanent Residency for you and your direct family from day one. There are no temporary staging requirements, no regional location mandates, and no rigid employer constraints.
What is the new 'National Innovation Visa'?
As part of the massive 2024 Migration Strategy, the exact 'Global Talent Subclass 858' framework is being structurally folded into the overarching newly branded **National Innovation Visa (NIV)**. The NIV absorbs the 858 stream while terminating the archaic Business Innovation & Investment (BIIP) program, consolidating all elite entrepreneurial and tech talent into this single aggressive pathway.
Do I need a formal Skills Assessment?
Remarkably, no. Unlike the Subclass 189 or 482 which force candidates through grueling, 3-month formal Skills Assessment bodies (like ACS or VETASSESS), the Global Talent/NIV explicitly bypasses that bureaucratic friction entirely. Your global portfolio and your Australian nominator serve as your validation.
Last verified: 14 April 2026. Not legal advice.
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