Global Talent Visa Program
2021-03-04 15:30:38

The Global Talent Visa Program, also known as the Global Talent Independent Program, is a streamlined visa pathway for highly skilled professionals to work and live permanently in Australia. In 2020-2021, there are 15,000 places available under the program.Global Talent Officers are usually located in London, Shanghai, Singapore, and Washington DC and promote the program by engaging with prospective applicants, business and industry. 


Australia is also a lifestyle destination, and one of the most prosperous, safe and culturally diverse countries in the world. Australia offers opportunities for innovation, with strong trading links and a business friendly regulatory approach. Through the program, talented individuals will be given permanent residency to make their new lives in Australia.


The Target sectors include AgTech, Space and Advanced Manufacturing, FinTech, Energy and Mining Technology, MedTech, Cyber Security, Quantum Information, Advanced Digital, Data Science and ICT.

 

Talent

To be eligible to apply for the Global Talent Visa Program under the Distinguished Talent visa, individuals must:

 prove they are internationally recognised with evidence of outstanding achievements

 still be prominent in their field of expertise

 provide evidence that they would be an asset to Australia, in their area of expertise

 have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in their field

 have a recognised organisation or individual in Australia nominate them as global talent, in the same field as the applicant.

 

Candidates should have the ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work high income threshold of AUD153,600. This figure is adjusted annually on 1 July.

In assessing this, we will consider:

 current salary shown through payslips or a contract, or

 future job offers outlining remuneration, or

 recent PhD graduates in the target sectors

*Source:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/visas-for-innovation/global-talent-independent-program/eligibility