Australia, a highly developed nation, ranks among the world’s top 15 economies. It offers its citizens a superior quality of life, economic freedom, and robust protection of civil liberties and political rights. The Global Talent Independent Program provides a fast-tracked route to permanent residency for highly skilled executives, entrepreneurs, businesspeople, and professionals. This initiative aims to advance Australia’s innovation and technology sectors while fostering opportunities for Australians by facilitating skill transfer, driving innovation, and generating employment.
AUSTRALIA
(Global Talent Independent Program)
VISA FREE DESTINATIONS:
189
PASSPORT INDEX RANK:
5th
OVERVIEW:
PROCEDURE:
To apply under the Global Talent Independent Program, applicants are required to lodge an expression of interest.
The necessary documents for this lodgment include a detailed résumé or curriculum vitae and a brief statement describing their profession, internationally recognized achievements, relevant prominence in their field, and how they intend on being an asset to the Australian community. Australia’s standard health and character assessments apply.
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT:
$175,000 AUD
MAIN APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
The Australian government is seeking the best and brightest global talent in the following 10 future-focused target sectors:
- Resources
- Agri-food and Ag-tech
- Energy
- Health industries
- Defense, advanced manufacturing, and space
- Circular economy
- Digitech
- Infrastructure and tourism
- Financial services and fintech
- Education
- Applicants for the Global Talent Independent visa must be internationally recognized, currently prominent in their field, and able to provide evidence of outstanding achievements over their career. This may include senior roles, patents, professional awards, and international publications and memberships.
- Applicants must provide evidence that they would be an asset to Australia in their area of expertise and have no difficulty obtaining employment in the country or becoming established in their field.
- Applicants must be able to obtain a nomination from a recognized organization or individual in Australia, in the same field as the applicant.
- Places are also available to PhD graduates and certain PhD students who are nearing completion of their thesis and can demonstrate their exceptional talent and international recognition in a target sector.
PROCESSING TIME:
73 Days to 3 Months
KEY BENEFITS:
- Applicants are not required to make any investment in Australia.
- There is no age limit (however, applicants over 55 years must demonstrate exceptional benefit to the country).
- The program is a direct route to a permanent residence program.
- Applicants receive prioritized remote processing.
