Australia · Startup · Permanent residence

Australia National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)

Invitation-only permanent residence for applicants with internationally exceptional achievements.

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5-year costCheckingone applicant, not recoverable

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Value: what the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) gives you

Passport reach 25 pts weightChecking

Path to citizenship 25 pts weightChecking

Work, family, healthcare 20 pts weightChecking

Stay rule 15 pts weightChecking

Tax on foreign income 10 pts weightChecking

Policy stability 5 pts weightChecking

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Years to permanent residence: ImmediatelyOfficial, secondaryNSW Government, checked 2026-11-15NSW confirms the federal visa grants permanent residence.
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Leads to citizenship: YesOfficialDepartment of Home Affairs, checked 2026-11-15Permanent residents may apply for citizenship if eligible; no timeline inferred.
Can work for a local employer: YesOfficialDepartment of Home Affairs, checked 2026-11-15Australian permanent residents may work and study.
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Public healthcare: YesOfficialServices Australia, checked 2026-11-15Permanent residents living in Australia can enrol in Medicare.
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Cost: what the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) costs over five years

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USD estimates use the European Central Bank reference rates of 13 November 2026, the Central Bank of Armenia and the Central Bank of the UAE for AMD and AED, and the Panamanian balboa’s official one-to-one parity with the US dollar.

Speed: how long the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858) takes

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Sources

National Innovation Visa questions, NSW Government. Checked 2026-11-15.
Permanent resident entitlements, Department of Home Affairs. Checked 2026-11-15.
Medicare for permanent residents, Services Australia. Checked 2026-11-15.

Every figure on this page last reviewed 2026-11-15. General information, not legal advice. Spotted an error? Email us from the contact page.

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