# Australia highly skilled route

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- Destination: Australia
- Route family: highly_skilled
- Current records: 1

## National Innovation visa (subclass 858)

Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract.
- Official source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/national-innovation-visa-858

## Work rights and conditions

### National Innovation visa (subclass 858) — Route Work Conditions

The current Australian Migration Regulations set National Innovation Visa eligibility conditions including a ministerial invitation, internationally recognised exceptional achievement, continued prominence, being an asset to the Australian community, no difficulty obtaining employment or becoming independently established in the area, an approved Form 1000 and the stated age or exceptional-benefit rule; these are route conditions, not a standalone work authorisation.
- Official source: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F1996B03551/2026-05-20/2026-05-20/text/original/pdf/3

### National Innovation visa (subclass 858) — Route Work Rights

The Australian Department of Home Affairs states that the National Innovation Visa allows the holder to stay in Australia permanently and work and study in Australia.
- Official source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/national-innovation-visa-858?sfnsn=wa

## Boundary

This is reference information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with the linked authority.