Global Talent Visa SC 858

To be eligible for Global Talent Visa, the applicant must be

• have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:
  • a profession
  • a sport
  • the arts
  • academia and research
• either be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance when you apply. If the applicant is in Australia, applicant must be on

• Substantive Visa
• Bridging Visa-A
• Bridging Visa-B
• Bridging Visa-C

• have a nominator with a national reputation in your area of talent who is:
  • an Australian citizen,
  • an Australian permanent resident,
  • an eligible New Zealand citizen, or
  • an Australian organisation

• You must prove you can work or support yourself in your field of achievement.

• can apply from onshore and offshore

• meet English requirement- Functional English

• can bring family members to Australia with you

• meet the health requirement and have adequate health insurance
• meet the character test
• meet English requirement
• Sign the Australian values statement if over 18 years
• must declare existing family member

If the applicant is under 18 years old, or are 55 years or older when apply, applicant must be of exceptional benefit to the Australian community.

If granted, the applicant can

• stay in Australia permanently
• work and study in Australia
• enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
• sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
• travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• if eligible, apply for Australian Citizenship
• either be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance when we grant this visa
• attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program if you are eligible

For citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day:

• we grant the visa if you are in Australia
• you enter Australia on this visa if you are outside Australia