National Innovation visa (Subclass 858)

You must have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas: a profession a sport the arts academia and research.

The Department must invite you before you can apply for this visa. To have us consider you for an invitation you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).

have superior abilities and achievements to others in your area are acclaimed as exceptional in any country where your area is practised have a record of sustained achievement unlikely to diminish in the near future.

This means that you continue to be active in your area by having recent exceptional achievements.

Your contribution may be: economic, social, cultural, to raise Australia's academic, artistic or sports standing internationally.

You must have your internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement attested by a nominator who has a national reputation in the same area as you, and is one of the following: an Australian citizen an Australian permanent resident an eligible New Zealand citizen an Australian organisation.

When you apply, you must provide a completed Nomination for National Innovation visa (Form 1000). (538KB PDF)

you would be able to find work or become independently established, in your area of expertise in Australia without difficulty.

work and study in Australia

You may include members of the family unit when you apply. You can also add members of your family to your application at any time before we make a decision.

If you are under 18 years old, you can only include your parents and members of the family unit of that parent.

This is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.

You become a permanent resident on the day we grant the visa.

You can travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date we grant the visa. After 5 years, to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa (subclass 155 or 157).

if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship.