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Subclass 858 – Global Talent PR Visa

Skilled Migration / Australia / Route

Australia · Investment route

Subclass858GlobalTalentPRVisa

Permanent residency for highly accomplished individuals in globally recognized sectors.

6 monthsTimeline
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Last updated: 2025-10-30

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Programme overviewنظرة عامة

Overview

The Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) provides a direct pathway to Australian permanent residency for highly skilled professionals with international recognition in fields such as technology, science, engineering, research, and the arts.
It allows global achievers to live, work, and contribute to Australia’s innovation sectors while including eligible family members in one PR application.

What you getالمزايا

Thebenefits,infull.

Direct permanent residency for exceptional talent in key sectors.

No age limit for applicants (if criteria met).

Fast-tracked processing — often under 6 months.

Family members can be included in the same application.

Access to Medicare, work rights, and education in Australia.

No job offer required — only nomination by recognized authority.

Investment & costsالتكاليف

Everyfigure,inwriting.

Qualifying investment

Visa application charge (primary applicant)

Official VAC for Global Talent Visa primary applicant.

4,810 AUD

Nomination form and supporting documents

No government charge for nomination.

0 AUD

English test (if required)

IELTS/PTE typical pricing.

410 AUD

Skills or qualification evidence (if applicable)

For profession verification or evidence.

600 AUD

Government & due-diligence fees

Subclass 858 — primary applicant VAC (from)4,810 AUD
Additional applicant over 18 years old2,405 AUD
Additional applicant under 18 years old1,205 AUD

Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.

Eligibilityالأهلية

Whatittakestoqualify.

Requirements

Internationally recognized record of exceptional and outstanding achievement.

Currently prominent in your field of expertise.

Nomination by an Australian citizen, PR, eligible NZ citizen, or Australian organization with national reputation.

Able to contribute significantly to Australia’s innovation and economy.

Functional English proficiency or payment of second VAC if not met.

Meet health and character requirements.

Who cannot apply

Lack of evidence of international recognition or achievement.

No eligible nominator from Australia.

Failure to demonstrate ongoing prominence or future potential in the field.

Non-compliance with health or character standards.

Language requirementاللغة

Proveyourproficiency.

Minimum level

Functional English (IELTS 4.5 overall or equivalent)

Accepted tests

IELTSPTETOEFL iBT

The processكيف نعمل

Fromfirstcalltoapproval.

01

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Submit your EOI through the Global Talent portal, outlining your achievements and sector alignment.

02

Nomination approval

Provide nomination from a qualified Australian individual or organization.

03

Invitation and visa application

Upon invitation, apply for the Subclass 858 visa with supporting documents.

04

Health and character checks

Complete all required examinations and police verifications.

05

Decision and PR grant

Receive Australian permanent residency upon successful assessment.

Document checklistالوثائق

Everythingneededtofile.

Identity & Civil

  • Passport and national ID
  • Birth certificate

Achievements & Recognition

  • Portfolio of internationally recognized work or publications
  • Awards, patents, or citations
  • Evidence of income or salary in the top global percentile of field

Nomination

  • Form 1000 — Nomination for Global Talent
  • Letter of support from recognized nominator

English & Health

  • IELTS/PTE results (if applicable)
  • Health examinations and police certificates

Your XIPHIAS advisor prepares a personalised document list at onboarding. The checklist above is indicative and may vary by family size.

Family scopeالأسرة

Whotravelswithyou.

All eligible dependants can be included in one application or added after approval.

Spouse or common-law partner
Dependent children up to age 23

Age limits, dependency definitions, and addition fees vary by jurisdiction. Your advisor confirms exact rules at onboarding.

Risk notes

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Applications with insufficient evidence of global recognition may be refused.

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Nomination from unrecognized entities can delay or reject processing.

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Incomplete documentation leads to prolonged assessment.

Compliance

Applicants must maintain good character and uphold Australian values.

Information provided must be verifiable through published work or peer recognition.

Questionsأسئلة شائعة

This route, answered.

An Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian organization with a national reputation in your field.

Start the Australia route.

A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.