About Global Talent Independent Visa (GTI)
The Global Talent Visa, also known as the Global Talent Independent Program, is a streamlined visa pathway for highly skilled professionals to work and live permanently in Australia.
Australia is after the brightest and best global talent to work in seven future-focused sectors. The program is designed to help grow our innovation and tech economies. This will create opportunities for Australians by transferring skills, promoting innovation, and creating jobs.
Australia is also a lifestyle destination, and one of the most prosperous, safe and culturally diverse countries in the world. Australia offers opportunities for innovation, with strong trading links and a business friendly regulatory approach. Through the program, talented individuals will be given permanent residency to make their new lives in Australia.
GTI Program - Seven Sectors
- AgTech
- Space and Advanced Manufacturing
- FinTech
- Energy and Mining Technology
- MedTech
- Cyber Security
- Quantum Information, Advanced Digital, Data Science and ICT
Visa GTI requirements
- The applicant must prove they are internationally recognized with outstanding achievements
- Still be prominent in their field of expertise
- Have a recognized organization or individual in Australia endorse them as Global Talent, the same field as the applicant
- Recent Ph.D. or Masters graduates in the target sectors
- The ability to attract a salary that meets the high-income threshold
Visa GTI benefits
- This is a permanent resident visa straight directly in Australia for applicants and their families (children under 23 years old)
- Quick application processing time, only 2-3 months