Australia has introduced the National Innovation Visa (NIV) 2025, replacing the Global Talent Visa (subclass 858), which closed to new applications in December 2024.
This new immigration pathway is designed to attract exceptional talent from around the world in various fields, including research, entrepreneurship, the arts, and sports.
The NIV’s purpose is to contribute to Australia’s economic growth, innovation, and research sectors.
The NIV offers a pathway to permanent residency in Australia, targeting individuals who can significantly contribute to the nation’s future development.
The National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) is a permanent visa designed for highly skilled individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their field. It is an invitation-only visa, which means that applicants must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and receive an invitation from the Australian Department of Home Affairs to apply, DAAD Scholarship cites.
This visa is open to people from various sectors, including:
Successful applicants, according to reports, will have the opportunity to settle in Australia and contribute to the country’s growth and development in their areas of expertise.
The NIV 2025 offers a number of long-term benefits for successful applicants. These include:
New residents may experience a waiting period before qualifying for some government benefits.
To qualify for the NIV 2025, applicants must meet several key requirements. They must:
There are no age limits, though applicants under 18 or over 55 must demonstrate exceptional benefit to Australia. Those aged 18 or older must also provide evidence of functional English proficiency or pay a second installment fee if they do not meet this requirement.
The application process for the NIV 2025 involves several steps:
The visa application fee starts from AUD 4,840 for the main applicant. Additional fees apply for family members included in the application, and those aged 18 or older without functional English must pay a second installment fee.
Processing times can vary based on individual circumstances, and applicants can use the Visa Processing Time Guide Tool to estimate their processing time.
Applicants for the NIV can include family members in their application. This includes partners (spouse or de facto), dependent children under 18, and parents (if the primary applicant is under 18). All family members must meet health and character requirements.
The Global Talent Visa closed on December 6th, 2024. The National Innovation Visa for 2025 is now open for applications. Once invited, applicants must apply within 60 days to complete their visa application.
The Global Talent Visa closed on December 6th, 2024. The National Innovation Visa for 2025 is now open for applications. Once invited, applicants must apply within 60 days to complete their visa application.
For more information, applicants can visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs website to submit their Expression of Interest and begin their application process.