Transform your global achievements into permanent residency in Australia—your gateway to innovation, opportunity, and a brighter future.
Australia has introduced the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), a groundbreaking pathway for globally exceptional individuals across research, technology, entrepreneurship, arts, and sports to secure Australian Permanent Residency (PR). With a focus on fostering innovation and attracting top talent, this visa is set to place Australia at the forefront of global progress.
The Subclass 858 visa offers permanent residency to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding achievements at an international level. It replaces parts of the previous Global Talent Visa system and places stronger emphasis on top-of-field expertise.
Introduced under Ministerial Direction 112 (MD 112), the visa prioritises individuals who can drive Australia’s economic growth, innovation, and reputation on the global stage.
Live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.
Include your immediate family members in your visa application.
Benefit from world-class healthcare, education, and quality of life.
Contribute to and benefit from Australia’s growing innovation sectors, including government-backed initiatives like the Critical Technologies Statement.
Whether you’re a globally recognised entrepreneur, tech innovator, an award-winning researcher, or a creative professional with international acclaim, this visa provides the opportunity to bring your unique expertise to Australia
This visa is designed for individuals who have a proven global track record of exceptional achievements in sectors critical to Australia’s future. You may qualify if you are:
Your achievements must demonstrate a significant impact and potential to benefit Australia.
Ministerial Direction 112 emphasises the importance of applicants who are leaders in their field, with achievements such as globally recognised awards, patents, or leadership roles in critical sectors like Critical Technologies or Health Industries
To qualify for the National Innovation Visa, you must:
The priority sectors under Ministerial Direction 112 are divided into:
Tier One Sectors:
Tier Two Sectors:
Proof that your work, skills, or innovation will benefit Australia economically or socially.
At Ten Heads Immigration, we are committed to helping exceptional individuals like you secure the Subclass 858 visa.
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Book a consultation today to discuss your National Innovation Visa application and secure your future in Australia.
We evaluate your achievements and position you in the appropriate priority tier.
Crafting strong, evidence-based applications to meet the Department’s stringent requirements.
Our experience with globally prominent individuals and business leaders ensures you receive the best support.
There is no specific age limit for the National Innovation Visa. However, applicants under 18 or over 55 years old must demonstrate that they will provide exceptional benefit to the Australian community.
Applicants must demonstrate exceptional achievements at a global level in a priority sector, such as Critical Technologies, Health Industries, or Renewables. They should have a strong record of leadership, innovation, and international recognition. Serial entrepreneurs, angel investors and researchers are good fits for this program to secure Australian PR.
Processing times can vary. There are two stages of the process: EOI (Expression of Interest) & Visa Application stage. Both have different processing times, however, as the program is newly launched in Dec 2024, there has been no direct guideline of the processing time for both stages. We will need to confirm with more data.
Yes, you can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) from within Australia or overseas.
Lodged Global Talent Visa applications will continue to be processed under the National Innovation Visa criteria. However, uninvited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) will not be carried forward; a new EOI must be submitted under the National Innovation Visa framework.
A job offer is not required. Applicants must demonstrate significant achievements and contributions in a priority sector, as well as a proven ability to drive innovation and commercialisation.
Yes, the National Innovation Visa allows you to include immediate family members, such as your spouse and dependent children, in your application.
The Expression of Interest (EOI) stage has no fees. For the visa application stage, the primary applicant fee is $4,840, a secondary applicant (18+ years) pays $2,425, and each child (under 18 years) incurs a fee of $1,210.
All amounts are in Australian Dollars (AUD).
Unlike other skilled visas that may require employer sponsorship or specific qualifications, the National Innovation Visa focuses on individual achievements and international recognition in priority sectors, providing a direct pathway to permanent residency.
We have lodged 400+ successful SC858 Visa Applications. We specialise in:
✔️ Eligibility assessment tailored to your profile
✔️ Application strategy to present compelling evidence
✔️ Nominator evaluation and guidance to strengthen your case
✔️ Ongoing support to navigate complex migration policies
This exclusive webinar will give you insights into the process, eligibility criteria, and expert guidance from our registered migration agents.
🔹What You’ll Learn:
Date: 21 March 2025
Location: Online (Zoom)
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