Last updated: 1st July 2024
GLOBAL TALENT (DISTINGUISHED TALENT)
(Non-Invited Stream)
SUBCLASS 858
Australia offers a small number of permanent visas for internationally recognised people with a record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in their field.
Introduction
Originally known as the Distinguished Talent visa, this visa has now been re-named Global Talent, and split into two distinct streams:
- An Invitation-Only Stream – Global Talent (Independent) – for people in target sectors of the economy (covered on a separate page); and
- A Non-Invited Stream – Distinguished Talent – for high profile people in any fields, including sports, the arts, professions, and academia.  The non-invited visa is covered on this page.Â
Nomination is required from an Australian citizen, PR or eligible New Zealand citizen, with a national reputation in the same field, or from an organisation which is the peak national body for the person’s talent.Â
People who receive a Global Talent Visa through the Non-Invited Stream, have a streamlined pathway to Citizenship, with a significant reduction in the residence requirement.Â
We have considerable experience with this visa and have successfully managed many high profile Global Talent and Distinguished Talent cases.
What are the eligibility requirements?
You must be a person who is internationally recognised in your field, and can add value to Australia. Examples could include:Â
- Sportspeople who compete at international level; or who are likely to be selected to represent Australia in international competitions such as the Olympics;Â Â
- Actors, singers, entertainers, television and film personalities who are internationally known;
- Artists, business people such as architects, company directors, entrepreneurs in any field.  Many business people may instead be eligible for the Invited Stream of Global Talent.
To be successful in applying for this visa, you must:
- Be nominated by an eligible person or organization with a national reputation in your field and high regard throughout Australia;
- Demonstrate your talent to the Department of Home Affairs through a well constructed visa application;
- Provide evidence of the benefit you will bring to Australia;
- Meet health and character requirements (a health waiver may be available)
It is also subjectively assessed, and therefore it is very important to put your best foot forward with an application.Â
What will this visa provide?
- Permanent residency of Australia
- Rights to work and study in Australia
- Travel rights to and from Australia for five years
- Access to Medicare, Australia’s health system
- A health waiver may be exercised during visa processing, if an applicant does not meet the health requirement
- Opportunity to work towards Australian citizenship
How much will it cost?
| Cost | GST (10%) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Emergico Fees (Varies according to situation) |
$5,000 - $10,000 | $500 - $1,000 | $5,500 - $11,000 |
|
Lodgement
(Primary) |
$4,840 | N/A | $4,840 |
|
Lodgement
(Secondary, 18+) |
$2,425 | N/A | $2,425 |
|
Lodgement
(Under 18) |
$1,210 | N/A | $1,210 |
* Secondary applicants 18 and over will attract an additional professional fee of $1,000 + GST. Emergico fees and lodgement charges are subject to change.
Other possible costs: Medicals; Police Clearances; Biometrics; Translations; Credit Card Surcharges
I’m interested! What do I do next?
We’d love to get to know your situation and explore which visa(s) you may be eligible for. We have a few short questions to ask, and from there we’ll be in touch.
Emergico Migration is an Australian based Registered Migration Agency which provides advice and visa assistance for people wishing to move to, or remain in, Australia. We specialise in Employer Sponsored, Skilled, Global Talent, Parent, Partner, Family, Student and Graduate Visas. Â
You can contact us by emailing: migrate@emergico.com, calling us on (7) 3861 0726, or visiting our website at www.emergico.com
