National Innovation visasubclass 858
3.2 months
25% processed in
5.9 months
50% processed in
6.9 months
75% processed in
7.4 months
90% processed in
50% 180d90% 225d
Measured 30 Sept 2026 for the National Innovation stream.
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Processing time history
50% of applications90% of applications
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| Date | 50% processed | 90% processed |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2026 | 180d | 225d |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 180d | 225d |
Common questions
How long does the National Innovation visa (subclass 858) take to process?
As of 30 Sept 2026, half of applications in the National Innovation stream are processed within 5.9 months, and 9 in 10 within 7.4 months, according to Department of Home Affairs figures.
Is the National Innovation visa getting faster or slower?
There is no earlier measurement to compare against yet.
What do the 50% and 90% figures mean?
They are percentiles of recently decided applications: 50% means half of applications were finalised within that time, and 90% means 9 in 10 were. An individual application can take more or less time.