The Subclass 858 visa is a global talent visa for highly skilled professionals to live and work permanently in Australia.
With this visa, you can:
To be eligible for a Subclass 858- Global Talent visa, you must:
You must be a highly skilled professional in one of the target sectors,
To be eligible you must,
Candidates should have the ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work high income threshold of AUD162,000
Your current salary shown through payslips or a contract and future job offers outlining remuneration will be considered.
You must be nominated by an eligible person or organisation with national reputation in same field as yours.
National reputation’ refers to an opinion by the Australian public or industry community that the nominator is a leader, with a record of excellence in their field.
At the time of invitation, you must have at least competent English.
To prove you have competent English, provide evidence:
| Test | Required score |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic or General Training) | At least 6 for each of the 4 components |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) | At least 12 for listening, 13 for reading, 21 for writing and 18 for speaking |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | At least 50 for each of the 4 components |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | At least B for each of the 4 components |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced test | At least 169 in each of the 4 components |
You and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa with you must meet the Department’s health and character requirements.
To begin with, our Registered Migration Agents will help in checking if:
If your profession is categorised under one of the 10 target sectors, and you meet the visa criteria, we will assist you with lodging an Expression of Interest application with the Global Talent Expression of Interest Form.
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is an application made to the Department of Home Affairs expressing your interest in being considered for the Global Talent Program.
Unlike the GSM Expression of Interest, Global Talent Visa EOI form must contain all information and all supporting documentation to substantiate your application. Required documentation includes:
EOIs remain active until you are notified of an outcome.
If you are invited to apply for a visa, we will assist you in lodging a Global Talent (Subclass 858) application.
If you are chosen to be invited, you will receive an invitation reference identifier and invitation code, lodge a Global Talent (subclass 858) visa application via ImmiAccount.
Once your visa application is lodged, we will wait to hear from the Department.
Usually, the Department will respond by sending you a “Request for Further Information” – if they require further information/documentation to finalise your application.
We have summarised a cost estimate for a Subclass 858 - Global Talent visa application as below.
Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs
Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs
Paid directly to the Department of Home Affairs
EOI is free of charge.
Paid directly to the agency (i.e.; BUPA in Australia) that conducts your medical checks
Paid directly to Australian Federal Police that conducts your character checks
Paid directly to Overseas authorities that conducts your character checks
75% of applications are processed in 74 days
90% of applications are processed in 3 months
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