The National Innovation visa is a permanent visa for exceptional and outstanding achievers. An Expression of Interest is an invitation-stage submission, not a visa application or a residence permission.
An achievement-led EOI narrative, evidence assessment and preparation plan for any subsequent invitation.
Distinct eligibility, documentation, application steps and FAQs for each route.
An invitation-only permanent visa for people with internationally recognised exceptional achievement. Researchers, entrepreneurs, innovative investors, professionals, athletes and creatives may be considered when their record and prospective contribution meet the demanding standard. Buying an investment or holding a senior job does not itself establish eligibility.
Available · invitation requiredRequirements, process & FAQsThe points-tested visas grant permanent residence without an employer. An applicant lodges an Expression of Interest in SkillSelect, is scored on age, English, experience, qualifications and other factors, and waits for an invitation. The subclass 189 needs no nominator but is now reserved in practice for a small number of priority occupations; the subclass 190 adds a state or territory nomination worth five points and carries most of the programme. Both require an occupation on the specified list, a skills assessment and at least 65 points.
Established permanent-residence visas, invitation onlyRequirements, process & FAQsStart with your objective, background and intended activity. WG can coordinate the next assessment and the appropriate professional input.