The Global Talent Independent (GTI) Visa is Australia’s premier permanent residency pathway for highly skilled professionals and innovators. Designed to attract the world’s brightest minds, the GTI program offers priority processing, no points test, and direct permanent residency for individuals working in future-focused industries.
If you’re a highly accomplished individual in technology, science, or innovation, the GTI visa is your gateway to live, work, and thrive in Australia—without needing employer sponsorship or state nomination.
Direct Permanent Residency – No need for temporary visas or lengthy stages.
No Points Test or Skills Assessment – Unlike other visa subclasses.
No State Nomination or Sponsorship Required
Fast-Tracked Processing – Applications are prioritized.
No Occupation List Limitations
Open to Talented Applicants Over 55 – If you can demonstrate exceptional economic benefit to Australia.
Recent Ph.D. Graduates Eligible – From priority sectors.
To qualify for the Global Talent Visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Highly skilled in one of the 10 priority sectors:
Resources & Energy
AgTech (Agricultural Technology)
FinTech (Financial Technology)
MedTech (Medical Technology)
Cyber Security
Quantum Technology & Advanced Digital
Data Science & ICT
Space & Advanced Manufacturing
Infrastructure & Tourism
Circular Economy
Evidence of International Recognition, such as:
Patents, awards, publications
Senior leadership roles
Academic or industry achievements
Annual income threshold: Currently set at AUD 153,600 or ability to attract such salary in Australia
Nominator Requirement:
Must be an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible New Zealander
Must be an expert in the same field as the applicant
Can be a university, employer, industry body, or peer
The GTI visa is ideal for:
High-caliber professionals and researchers in tech, science, and innovation
Entrepreneurs and business leaders with global impact
Recent Ph.D. or master’s graduates in targeted sectors
Skilled migrants without a job offer but with outstanding qualifications
Live and Work in Australia Permanently
Bring Your Family Members Along
Access to Medicare and Public Services
Freedom to Work in Any Sector or Start Your Own Business
Pathway to Australian Citizenship
As trusted experts in global immigration, Middle East Migration offers end-to-end support:
Personalized eligibility assessment
Guidance on preparing evidence of global talent
Assistance with nominator arrangement
Application drafting and documentation
Visa filing and priority tracking
