1. Points Test
A minimum of 65 points are required. Points are calculated based on:
2. Turnover
Ownership of one or more businesses (maximum 2) that have had an annual turnover of at least $750,000AUD (2 out of last 4 fiscal years).
3. Business and Personal Assets
Assets with a net value of at least $1,250,000AUD. This can include assets held by a spouse or de facto partner.
4. Nomination from Australian State or Territory
Each State and Territory has their own nomination criteria.
1. Have Experience in a Target Sector
2. Salary Requirement
Successful applicants can attract an annual salary of at least $158,500AUD.
3. Previous Record
This must include achievements that are internationally recognised as outstanding and exceptional.
4. Prominence
Applicants need to still be prominent in their fields of expertise.
5. Benefit to Australia
Either economic, social, or cultural.
6. Employability
This includes obtaining employment or becoming self-employed.
7. Nomination
From an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or organisation that has a national reputation in the same field of expertise as the applicant.
188a Visa
1. Submitting an Expression of Interest (‘EOI’)
2. Submitting a nomination application
3. Submitting a visa application
GTI Visa
1. Submitting an Expression of Interest (‘EOI’)
2. Submitting a visa application
188a Visa
If an applicant does not have ‘Functional’ English language abilities, they also need to pay:
GTI Visa
If an applicant does not have ‘Functional’ English language abilities, they also need to pay $4,890AUD.
Disclaimer
Please note that migration laws and policies are subject to change without notice. Lucidian Law has no control over when, or how, these changes may occur. Furthermore, the visa requirements published on this website are an exhaustive list. There are other visa criteria that need to be satisfied to be eligible for the visas mentioned on this page. The information displayed on this page should not be substituted for professional legal advice. Lucidian Law cannot be held liable for any damages or losses incurred as a result of any reliance on the information provided on this page.