This is a permanent visa for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in an eligible field.

you can

• stay in Australia permanently
• work and study in Australia
• enrol in Australia's public health care scheme, Medicare
• sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
• travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship

You must

• either be in or outside Australia but not in immigration clearance when you apply and when we grant this visa
• have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:
  • a profession
  • a sport
  • the arts
  • academia and research.
• have a nominator with a national reputation in your area of talent who is one of the following:
  • an Australian citizen
  • an Australian permanent resident
  • an eligible New Zealand citizen
  • an Australian organisation.