Special Migration

SPECIAL MIGRATION VISA CATEGORIES

Distinguished Talent, subclass 124/858

Former Resident, subclass 151

Distinguished Talent, subclass 124/858

For people with internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, the arts, sport, research or academia.

  • Internationally recognised for exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, the arts, sport, research or academia and still active in field of expertise
  • Nominated by a eligible person or organisation (nominator must have a national reputation in Australia in applicant’s field of expertise)

Former Resident, subclass, 151

For former Australian permanent residents to return to Australia permanently.

  • Age under 45
  • Spent nine of the first 18 years in Australia as a permanent resident OR
  • Completed three months of service in the Australian Armed Forces at any time before 19 January 1981
  • Has never become an Australian citizen
  • Maintain close ties (business, cultural or personal ties) with Australia