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GTES Global Talent Employer Sponsorship
The Global Talent Employer Sponsored (GTES) visa enables established Australian companies and start-ups to bring in high-calibre overseas technical talent. Each employer can sponsor up to 20 senior overseas professionals, with a pathway to permanent residency after three years of employment.
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The GTES visa accommodates two employer streams: established businesses and start-ups.
Established Business (Established)
Employer Criteria
- Listed on a recognised securities exchange
- Or an annual turnover of AUD 4 million or more
- Active collaboration projects within Australia’s technology R&D sector
- Capacity to train technical workers, educate students in related disciplines, and run commercialisation projects for scientists and researchers
Applicant Criteria
- At least three years of relevant work experience
- Pass medical and police-clearance checks
- Minimum annual salary of AUD 53,900
Start-up (Start-ups)
Employer Criteria
- Start-up operating in a STEM-related field
- Must pass a third-party assessment
- Demonstrated innovation in the company’s products or services
- Clear potential to commercialise the innovation
Applicant Criteria
- At least three years of relevant work experience
- Pass medical and police-clearance checks
- Minimum annual salary of AUD 53,900
GTES Application Process
The GTES visa uses a unique email-based application process — distinct from the online lodgement used for most other visas.
1
Email Enquiry
Send an enquiry email to the Global Talent programme team to obtain an initial assessment and application guidance.
2
Lodge the Application
Once invited, the employer lodges the formal GTS application form together with supporting documentation.
3
Third-Party Assessment
Start-up employers must pass a third-party assessment that verifies technical innovation and commercialisation potential.
4
Sign the GTS Agreement
Once approved, the employer signs a GTS agreement with the Department of Home Affairs and gains sponsorship standing.
5
Obtain the Permission Request ID
After signing the agreement, a Permission Request ID is issued, which the applicant uses to lodge their Subclass 482 or Subclass 494 visa application.
GTES vs Standard Subclass 482 Visa — Key Advantages
The GTES visa waives the Labour Market Testing requirement, removes the traditional occupation-list constraint, and offers faster processing. It is particularly well suited to outstanding talent working in emerging technology fields whose occupations are not on the standard skilled occupation lists.
Client Testimonials
Stories from the international professionals who successfully relocated to Australia on the GTES visa.
“As an AI engineer, my occupation was not on the standard list so a Subclass 482 visa was out of reach. Newstarsec recommended the GTES pathway and I had my visa in under three months!”
Daniel K.
GTES Visa · Established Business Stream
“Our start-up needed to bring overseas technical specialists on board. Thanks to Newstarsec we passed the third-party assessment and signed the GTS agreement smoothly — we have since recruited five engineers.”
TechFlow Pty Ltd
GTES Visa · Start-up Stream
“The GTES process is completely different from a standard visa application, and the email-based lodgement was confusing at first. Fortunately Newstarsec had deep experience with the pathway and guided us through every step.”
Sarah M.
GTES Visa · Established Business Stream
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