NIV: exceptional achievement and invitation
- NIV is subclass 858. Investor, entrepreneur and talent profiles are not three separate investment-purchase visas. An invitation is required.
- Applicants aged 18 or over must show functional English or pay the second instalment of the visa application charge.
- Applicants under 18 or aged 55 or over must demonstrate exceptional benefit to the Australian community.
Prepare your application
Confirm the route
Identify the exact visa or residence category and assess the applicant and accompanying family members separately.
Organise the evidence
Prepare identity, family and background documents relevant to the published requirements. Check consistency across the application.
Plan the submission
Confirm the application stages, required evidence and applicable fees before submitting. Respond to requests from the responsible authority.
Explore this programme
A reading guide to the full material below.
A competitive investor case goes beyond net worth. It explains how you identify opportunity, create value and influence an industry. We connect your track record, landmark investments, market impact and Australian plans into one credible narrative.
Who this route may suit
- A sustained and verifiable investment or fund-management record
- Experience scaling businesses, commercialising technology or opening markets
- Industry recognition, influential networks or landmark transactions
- A genuine plan to invest, innovate or connect global resources in Australia
What matters most
- The NIV is subclass 858 and requires an invitation before a visa application
- Investor is a candidate profile, not a separate fixed-price investment visa
- Exceptional achievement, continuing prominence and potential benefit to Australia matter
- Age, English, nomination, health, character and family requirements must be checked at lodgement
A clearer way forward
- Assess the strength of the track record and define the clearest positioning
- Organise transaction, growth, exit, award, media and independent evidence
- Develop the Australian contribution plan and expression of interest
- After invitation, prepare the full subclass 858 visa application
Plan for the real risks
Wealth alone does not establish NIV eligibility. Weak independent evidence, limited recognition or a vague Australian plan can undermine a case. Invitations and visa decisions remain with the Australian authorities.
Start by finding out whether your investment history reads as a record of genuine innovation and influence.
Book a private initial assessment and turn the questions that matter into a practical next-step plan.
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