National Innovation visa (subclass 858) - replaced the Global Talent visa
Official name: National Innovation visa (subclass 858)
An invitation-only permanent visa for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, a sport, the arts, or academia and research: global researchers, entrepreneurs, innovative investors, athletes and creatives. It replaced the Global Talent visa (subclass 858), which closed to new applications on 6 Dec 2024; the National Innovation visa started on 7 Dec 2024. You first submit an Expression of Interest (valid 2 years); if invited, you apply within 60 days with a nomination (Form 1000) from an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen or Australian organisation with a national reputation in your field. It costs AUD6,235 for the main applicant.
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Who it’s for
Exceptionally talented people, established or emerging leaders, who can contribute in sectors of national importance to Australia.
Eligibility
Invitation after an Expression of Interest
Sign in to check this route against your profileSubmit an Expression of Interest and apply only if Home Affairs invites you, within the invitation timeframe.
Key timeframes
- EOI active
- 2 years
- Apply after invitation
- 60 days
- Invitations follow National Innovation visa priorities
- Processing follows Ministerial Direction No. 120
- Applications without an invitation are not accepted
- Applications outside the timeframe are not accepted
Official wording
Submit an EOI; Home Affairs invites people based on the National Innovation visa priorities (processing follows Ministerial Direction No. 120). EOIs stay active for 2 years. If invited, apply within 60 days; applications without an invitation or outside the timeframe are not accepted.
Exceptional and outstanding achievement
Sign in to check this route against your profileAn internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, a sport, the arts, or academia and research: superior abilities compared to others in the area, acclaimed as exceptional where the area is practised, sustained achievement unlikely to diminish, and still active with recent achievements. You must be an asset to the Australian community (economic, social, cultural or raising Australia's standing) and able to find work or become established in your area without difficulty.
Nominator (Form 1000)
Sign in to check this route against your profileA nominator with a national reputation in your area (an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian organisation) must complete and sign Form 1000, attached to the visa application.
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Official sources
- Home Affairs - National Innovation visa (subclass 858) (checked 30 Oct 2026)
- Home Affairs - National Innovation Visa: how to apply (last updated 30 Sep 2026)
- Home Affairs - Current visa pricing table (last updated 1 Jul 2026)
- Home Affairs - Australia's Migration Trends 2024-25 (Global Talent closure and NIV start dates)
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