National Innovation visasubclass 858
1 year
25% processed in
1.3 years
50% processed in
1.6 years
75% processed in
2 years
90% processed in
50% 482d90% 726d
Measured 2 Oct 2026 for the Distinguished Talent / Global Talent (Independent) stream.
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Processing time history
50% of applications90% of applications
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| Date | 50% processed | 90% processed |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2026 | 482d | 726d |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 482d | 726d |
| 30 Sept 2026 | 482d | 726d |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 482d | 726d |
Common questions
How long does the National Innovation visa (subclass 858) take to process?
As of 2 Oct 2026, half of applications in the Distinguished Talent / Global Talent (Independent) stream are processed within 1.3 years, and 9 in 10 within 2 years, 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.