Applying for this Visa
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Passport details
Your visa is linked to the passport number you used in your application and you must use the same passport to travel to Australia.
If you do obtain a new passport, you must advise the department of the new passport details before you travel to Australia. Otherwise, you will experience significant delays at the airport and could be denied permission to board your plane.
Application charge
You must pay a non-refundable charge when you lodge your application. The department will advise you if a second instalment visa application charge is required. This charge is payable for each family member, over 18 years of age, who does not have functional English.
See: Charges (Fees)
Other Costs
In addition to the application charge you will need to pay for any medical examinations.
You may also be required to pay a charge for obtaining police checks. This charge varies in each country. When required to obtain your own police checks, you are personally responsible for all arrangements.
There may also be other costs associated with the application, such as translating documents into English.
Application checklist
The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Application Checklist Distinguished Talent Visa (Subclass 124 & 858) (70KB PDF file)
Information to help you prepare your application
Information about certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
Application forms
The table below details the forms required for this application.
| Who completes this form? | Form |
|---|---|
| Nominator | Form 1000 Nomination for Distinguished Talent (175KB PDF file) Note: The nominator must give this form to the visa applicant to lodge with their application. All forms and supporting documentation must be lodged together. |
| Visa Applicant | Form 47SV Application for special migration to Australia (863KB PDF file) Form 47A Details of Child or Other Dependent Family Member Aged 18 Years or Over (248KB PDF file) Note: Form 47A must be completed for each dependent relative aged 18 years or over, including those not included in the visa application. |
Important: Applicants who provide false or misleading information may either have their applications refused, or their visa to remain in Australia cancelled.
How and where to lodge an application
The table below explains how and where to lodge this application.
| Lodgement Method | Address |
|---|---|
| Special Migration Application Department of Immigration and Citizenship GPO Box 717 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia |
|
| Courier | Special Migration Application Department of Immigration and Citizenship Ground floor 3 Lonsdale Street Braddon ACT 2612 Australia |
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After You Have Lodged Your Application
More Information
If you have read all of the available information for this visa, and you still require assistance, more information is available.
See: More Information