Australia: all programs

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

The program covers a wide range of fields — science, technology, sport, and the arts. Priority is given to future sectors: IT, fintech, medtech, agritech, space, and defense.

No formal age limits — you can apply at any age, though additional conditions may apply at extreme ages.

No, neither a job offer nor employer sponsorship is required — the talent visa is an independent immigration category.

Waiting for an EOI invitation ranges from weeks to months. After a complete visa application is lodged, decisions typically take 1–3 months.

An Australian work visa (subclass 482) introduced in December 2024 to replace the Temporary Skill Shortage visa. It allows work with an approved employer for up to 4 years, across three streams: Specialist Skills, Core Skills and Labour Agreement.