Program Highlights
No Investment Required
Fast-Track to Permanent Residency
Family Inclusion
World-Class Quality of Life
Flexible Requirements
The Top Destination for Global Talent and Innovation
The National Innovation Visa (NIV) offers a streamlined permanent residency pathway for exceptional global talent. By welcoming and attracting individuals with extraordinary skills and leadership, the NIV strengthens Australia’s economy through innovation, knowledge transfer, and job creation.
Program Benefits
No minimum investment required
Fast-track processing
High quality of life
Top-tier education access
A stable and secure environment
No strict age limit
Flexible English requirements
Permanent residency for you, your partner (including civil/de facto) and dependent children under 23
Mandatory employer retirement contributions
Simplified citizenship pathway
Warm climate
Multicultural and welcoming environment
English as the official language
Investment Options
NATIONAL INNOVATION VISA
To apply for the National Innovation Visa, you must:
- Be highly accomplished in your field – You should be internationally recognized as a top talent, with proof like senior roles, patents, awards, published work, or memberships in respected groups.
- Show you’ll benefit Australia – You must prove you can easily get a job or start a business in your field and contribute to Australia’s economy, society, culture, academics, arts, or sports.
- Have a nomination – An approved Australian organization, expert in your field, or a government agency (state, territory, or federal) must nominate you.
