Functional English at a minimum, for example IELTS 4.5 or above. You can apply without proof of English, but then you pay the second instalment of the fee.

Who can be a nominator?

An Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen with residency, or an Australian organization with a national reputation in your field.

How long does processing take?

Waiting for an EOI invitation takes from a few weeks to a few months. A decision on the visa itself usually takes 1-3 months.

Can you still get the Business Talent Permanent Visa (Subclass 132)?

No, the Australian government closed the program on 1 July 2021 and it is no longer issued.

What to do when you visit

What to see in Canberra

Museum

Australian War Memorial

One of the world's finest military museums, with sweeping exhibits and a nightly Last Post ceremony.

Sight

Parliament House

A grass-roofed building visitors can walk over, right above the chambers of Australia's parliament.

Museum

National Gallery of Australia

The country's largest collection of Australian and Indigenous art, including a celebrated Jackson Pollock.

Park

Lake Burley Griffin

The city's central artificial lake, ringed by walking and cycling paths and the Captain Cook Memorial fountain.

Museum

National Museum of Australia

Exhibits on the nation's history, Indigenous culture, and landscape on the Acton Peninsula.

Park

Australian National Botanic Gardens

The world's largest living collection of Australian native plants, at the foot of Black Mountain.

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