Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858) [No Longer Available)

The Global Talent Visa program is an initiative by the Australian government to bring in highly successful working professionals into the Australian economy. [As of November 2024, this visa has been replaced by the National Innovation Visa]

✨ Trusted by 5,000+ clients worldwide – Rated 4.7/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Google Reviews

At a Glance

The Global Talent Visa (formerly known as the Global Talent Independent) program is an initiative by the Australian government to bring in highly successful working professionals into the Australian economy.

They are looking for people working in these global talent visa target sectors:

Resources
Agri-food and AgTech
Energy
Health Industries
Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space
Circular Economy
DigiTech
Infrastructure and Tourism
Financial Services and FinTech
Education

This is a fast-tracked Permanent Residency application for qualified individuals and their family members!

To qualify for this visa class, you need to fulfil certain minimum requirements including:

Age – over 18 and under 55 years old (outside these ages on a case by case basis)
Target Sector – must work in one of the industries mentioned above
Recognised For Work – have a record of achievement in your field (projects, awards, publications, research, press etc.)
Easily Employable – show that you will be able to attract good positions in Australia
Have a Nominator– know an Australian citizen, resident or organisation who can nominate you for the program

Only one of the family members need to qualify for the whole family to qualify
Permanent Residency status for you and your dependents
Gives you full work + stay rights in Australia
Fast tracked visa application
No English test needed
No skills assessment required
Plus rights for healthcare, education, business creation and property ownership!

If granted, you and your family receive Australian permanent residency immediately under the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858). This visa offers a direct PR pathway for highly skilled individuals who are internationally recognised in their field.

Dependent children and your spouse/partner included in your application receive permanent residency as well.

✍️ Find Out If You Qualify Today

Fill in the form and our consultants will be in touch to guide your next steps.

"*" indicates required fields

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*

Email*

Occupation*

What is your Age?*

Please enter a number from 1 to 100.

Sorry you are over the age qualification for Skilled Visa
One of the qualifications for a Skilled visa is for the applicant to be below 45 years old. Get more info in the following articles: Australia’s Visa Subclass 190 (State Nominated) – Explained! and Australia’s Visa Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) – Explained!

If you are a business owner or investor you can try applying for an investor visa or a business visa.
.

Where Do You Live?*

Which State Do You Live In?*

Select the State

Country Of Birth*

Which Visa Are You Interested In?*

LinkedIn Profile

Please enter your LinkedIn profile URL or handle

Licensed, Accredited & Featured

What You’ll Get In Your Free Assessment

A quick, personalised view of your pathways to Australia.

Eligibility — a clear Yes or No based on your international achievements, industry recognition, and whether your expertise fits one of Australia’s priority sectors.
Nomination requirements — guidance on securing an eligible Australian nominator (an organisation or individual recognised in your field).
Talent criteria — what level of international recognition, career achievements, and future potential in Australia you need to demonstrate.
Documents — what evidence you’ll likely need: awards, publications, patents, portfolios, recommendation letters, career milestones, and proof of global impact.
Processing & fees — indicative processing times and an outline of government charges for the 858 visa.

Why Austral Is the Clear Choice for Australian Migration

With over 5,000 visas granted worldwide, Austral Migration Consultancy remains one of Asia’s most established Australian immigration Firms — backed by licensed expertise and a proven record of results.

Our Advantage:

Licensed expertise → “Guided by 2 MARA-Registered Agents — so your case is handled with precision and compliance.”
Proven experience → “Over 5,000 visas approved worldwide — meaning you’re backed by strategies that work.”
Trusted reputation → “Hundreds of 5-star reviews — real families who’ve already made the move.”
Clear fees → “Stage-based payments with instalment options — no big upfront risk.”
Secure systems → “Online client portal — track your case anytime, anywhere.”

Real Clients. Real Results.

Hear From Our Clients

Thousands of families and professionals have trusted us with their migration journey — here’s what they say.

I’m incredibly grateful to the team at Austral Migration Consultancy for their outstanding support throughout my 190 visa application journey... Thanks to your help, my 190 visa has been successfully granted – and I couldn’t have done it without your expertise and encouragement. Highly recommend Austral to anyone considering migration to Australia. You’re in safe hands.

The team was super proactive in all the process steps and provided timely guidance in our successful immigration application... The team is professional and is very thorough with the end to end process requirements. Highly recommend their services. Thanks.

Their expertise and professionalism made what could have been a stressful experience so much easier. We’re extremely happy with the service and would highly recommend Austral Migration Services to anyone looking for a straightforward, time-saving approach to obtaining a migration visa. Applied in December and got it in March.

Austral migration has been the best thing that happened to me for migrating to Australia! I engaged with them during the pandemic and got my grant now. The best part of their service was, I had not met them in person and yet they were absolutely meticulous and informative throughout every step of the journey... For anyone interested in moving to Aussie, highly recommend you engage with Austral :)

Writing this review means I’ve officially received my Visa 190, and I couldn’t have done it without the amazing team behind Austral Migration! From start to finish, they made the entire process smooth, stress-free, and well-organized... Their clear guidance and prompt responses gave me so much peace of mind. Truly a dedicated team who genuinely cares about their clients’ success. Highly recommend Austral Migration to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy migration agency!