Australia National Innovation Visa Program (NIV)
Overview Of Australia's New Immigration Policy In 2024-2025 (Updated On December 11)
The Australian NIV National Innovation Visa (858) was officially launched on December 7, 2024, replacing the previous Australian Business and Investment Immigration and GTI Talent Immigration visas.
The NIV visa aims to attract top global talents to Australia. It adopts an EOI invitation system and has no age or IELTS requirements. Through this program, applicants can obtain Australian PR in one step.
Australian NIV Application Requirements
The NIV visa operates on an EOI invitation system, with invitations issued based on priority.
World-class talents from any field (such as Nobel Prize, Olympic Prize and other international award winners)
Nominations endorsed by Australian federal, state, or territory government expert agencies
Talents working in the following three industries :
- Critical Technologies
- Health Industries
- Renewables and low emission technologies
Talents working in the following 6 industries:
- Education
- Resources
- Agri-food and AgTech
- Defense Capabilities and Space
- Financial Services and FinTech
- Infrastructure and Transport
Advantages of the NIV Program
- No IELTS requirement
- No age limit
- Entire family can obtain Australian permanent residency in one step
- Flexible departure time
Approval Time and Application Process
Process
Free consultation with a registered immigration consultant ➤ Sign a contract ➤ Prepare documents ➤ Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) ➤ Get an invitation letter ➤ Formally submit your application ➤ Physical examination , good citizen certificate ➤ Successfully approved