Australia highly skilled worker visa
1 current source-backed highly skilled worker pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Application fee (adult family member) | 3,120 AUD | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Application fee (issuance, adult family member) | 4,890 AUD | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Application fee (child) | 1,560 AUD | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Application fee (highly skilled) | 6,235 AUD | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Application fee | 6,235 AUD | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Application fee (issuance) | 4,890 AUD | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 7 months | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Can be renewed | no | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Qualification required | none stated | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Permanent residence after | 0 years | Official source |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | 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 |
| National Innovation visa (subclass 858) | 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 |