Australia Launches ‘Innovation Visa’ to Attract Global Talent

Visa aims to attract highly skilled professionals, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and creatives.

Members of the public are seen with the Sydney Opera House in the background in Sydney, Australia on Nov. 26, 2024. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

Australia has unveiled its National Innovation Visa (NIV) targeting highly skilled individuals in key sectors.

The program will replace the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program by the end of this year, and follows the Albanese government’s decision to scrap the millionaire migration program, known as the “Golden Ticket” in January this year.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process

The eligibility requirements for the NIV remain largely the same as those of the GTI program.