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The Global Talent Independent (GTI) visa is a new visa program to attract highly skilled tech professionals in seven target sectors to Australia.

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It uses the existing Distinguished Talent subclass 858 visas.

To be granted a visa under the Global Talent Visa Program, a candidate will be highly skilled in one of the 7 target sectors. They will also be able to attract a salary that meets the high income threshold. Target sectors:-

• AgTech

• Space and Advanced Manufacturing

• FinTech

• Energy and Mining Technology

• MedTech

• Cyber Security

• Quantum Information, Advanced Digital, Data Science and ICT

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To be eligible to apply for the Global Talent Visa Program under the Distinguished Talent visa, individuals must:

• prove they are internationally recognised with evidence of outstanding achievements

• still be prominent in their field of expertise

• provide evidence that they would be an asset to Australia, in their area of expertise

• have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in their field

• have a recognised organisation or individual in Australia endorse them as global talent, in the same field as the applicant

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Candidates must meet a high standard and show an exceptional track record of professional achievement. This may include senior roles, -patents, professional awards and international publications and memberships.

Places are also available to students who can demonstrate their exceptional talent and international recognition.
 

Candidates should have the ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work high income threshold of AUD153,600. This figure is adjusted annually on 1 July.
 

In assessing this, we will consider:
- current salary shown through payslips or a contract, or
- future job offers outlining remuneration, or
- recent PhD or Masters graduates in the target sectors