Frequently Asked Questions
The Global Talent Independent program is an Australian immigration initiative designed to attract highly skilled individuals from around the world to contribute to the country's economy and innovation in key future-focused industry sectors.
The program is open to highly skilled and accomplished professionals in cutting-edge fields within specific industries, including Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, DigiTech, FinTech, Energy, Education, Health, Space, and others. The program is also available to certain PhD graduates or students who are nearing completion of a PhD in a target sector.
The Global Talent Independent program offers a streamlined pathway to permanent residence, focusing on high calibre and expert individuals with exceptional and outstanding achievements in target sectors.
Permanent residence provides individuals with unrestricted work rights, access to Australia's healthcare and education systems, and the opportunity to apply for Australian citizenship. No investment or financial contribution is currently required.
The program targets applicants under 55 years old and imposes additional requirements for those over 55 years old that can be challenging to meet.
Criteria are subjective and focus on an applicant’s ongoing track record of exceptional and outstanding achievement, recognition and current prominence, as well as their contribution to innovation and development in the nominated sector.
Yes, the program allows applicants to include immediate family members, such as their spouse and dependent children under 23 years of age, in their visa application.
Applications for the Global Talent visa can only be made by individuals who have received an invitation to apply from the Department of Home Affairs. The EOI provides the opportunity for candidates to formally register their interest in the program and showcase their skills and achievements.
Processing times vary, but the average time is 9–12 months from the commencement of the application process to visa approval and the granting of permanent residence.
No, a job offer in Australia is not a requirement for this program. However, the applicant will need to articulate what they intend to do in Australia and how that would be of significant benefit to Australia.
