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858 — National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)
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858 — National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

4–7 months

Estimated Cost

AUD $6,235

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

Fast-track permanent visa for highly skilled professionals in target sectors including tech, health, fintech, and energy.

The National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) is an Australian permanent visa for exceptionally talented professionals with an internationally recognised record of outstanding achievement in a target sector — including DigiTech, FinTech, health, energy, and academia. No job offer is required.

The visa grants permanent residence from day one across 4,000 annual places. Applicants need a nominator — an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or organisation with national standing — and must demonstrate capacity to earn at or above AUD 183,100. Spouses may work unrestricted.

This visa is ideal for globally recognised leaders in Australia's priority innovation sectors who want direct permanent residence without a job offer or employer sponsor.

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Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Annual Cap & Quota

4,000 places

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Be invited to apply for this visa and lodge your visa application within 60 days of invitation

Have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a qualifying area

Be nominated by an Australian citizen, permanent resident, qualifying New Zealand citizen, or an Australian organisation with a national reputation in the field

Demonstrate the ability to establish themselves in Australia and contribute to the Australian economy or society

Meet health and character requirements

Meet functional English language requirements (or pay a second instalment of the visa application charge)

Sign the Australian values statement

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

183,100 AUD/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport and identity documents

Evidence of outstanding achievements (awards, media coverage, publications, patents)

Completed Form 1000 (Nomination for National Innovation visa)

Statement of support from the nominator

Evidence of international recognition in the field

English language test results

Health examination results

Character documents (Australian and overseas police certificates)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Fast processing (2-4 months)
  • No employer needed
  • Permanent from day one
  • Priority processing

Worth Knowing

  • Very high bar for evidence
  • Must be in target sector
  • Nominator required

Application Process

1

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

Submit an EOI online using the National Innovation visa EOI form

2

Receive an invitation

Await an invitation to apply, which includes a unique reference identifier and invitation code

3

Lodge visa application

Apply online through ImmiAccount within 60 days of receiving the invitation

4

Upload documents

Submit passport, Form 1000, and evidence of achievements

5

Pay visa fee

Pay the visa application charge (from AUD 6,235)

6

Await decision

Monitor application status in ImmiAccount

Application Forms

Go to application portal
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