Australia Australia National Innovation Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇦🇺 Australia
Program
Australia National Innovation Visa
Local Name
Subclass 858
Type
Economic
Status
Active
Permanent residency visa for exceptionally talented individuals in priority sectors, requiring nomination and AUD 183,100+ earning capacity.
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Endorsement Required
Committee
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
23
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Australia progressive tax (0-45%)
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
4 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
30–180 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Replaced Global Talent Visa (Dec 2024). Invitation-only via EOI. Must be nominated by Australian individual/entity with national reputation. Priority sectors: AI, Biotech, Renewable Energy. Under 18 or over 55 must demonstrate "exceptional benefit". Grants permanent residency directly.
📋 ALSO IN AUSTRALIA
Australia also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Visitor Visa subclass 600 (Remote Work Tolerance) (digital nomad visa)